17th, 18th, & 19th Century
SEWING & REPAIR ACCOUTREMENTS

Housewife (Colonial Sewing Kit)               To Threadwinders

Oilcloth Wrap Housewife
A roll up sewing kit, includes: glover's needles, sewing needles, T-pins, steel pins, sinew, cotton thread, sewing nippers, twill tape and patch material. Assorted colors and length/wide. Outside is our oilcloth and inside is various combinations pockets made from wool, linen, and homespun.
$25.00 each
Scissors, Cutters, & Other Tools
Chinese Scissors
These scissors are unusual in appearance, but can be used in many ways. Large loops for griping power and turning blades to cut intricate angles and shapes. Capable of cutting silk to sheet metal. They also make excellent craft scissors, hard carbon steel approximately 5.5 inches long (MEDIUM) and overall 8 inches long (LARGE).
Medium: $5.00 each
Large: $7.00 each
Sewing Nippers
Great fast cutting-economy style scissors. Great for needle work. Carbon steel and approximately 3.5 inches long.
$3.00 each
Gold-Plated Handled Embroidery Scissors
Beautiful gold-plated fancy handled scissors are reminiscent of some found in 18th century work baskets, these are extremely sharp and cut very nicely. Either style are perfect for modern needlework as well as those portraying the 18th century. 
Arrow Point Scissors: Straight point & 3.5 inches overall length.
Stork Scissors: Straight point & 4.0 inches overall length.
$5.00 each
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Bone & Horn Bodkins & Awls
Medium Size Horn or Bone Sewing Awl
Sturdy sewing awl, approximately 3.5 inches long with a 0.25 inch diameter at the top. (ab03). 
$7.00 each
(kindly specify bone or horn when ordering) 		To Order: Just email us with your list of items you are interested in, the address the items will be shipping to, and we will send you a PayPal invoice for those paying by Credit Card or a pdf attachment for those wanting to send a check or money order.
Bone Sewing Stilletto
This bone sewing awl is a copy of a piece in a private CW collection. The top end has a gridded texture for pushing needles. Approximately 3.0 inches long and 3/8 in at its widest points. 
$10.00 each
(only available in bone
Large Size Horn or Bone Sewing Awl
Sturdy sewing awl, just over 4.0 inches long with a 0.375 inch wide at its widest points. 
$10.00 each
(kindly specify bone or horn when ordering)
Small Bone Sewing Awl (right)
Fine bone sewing awl, only 3.0 inches long . 
$5.00 each

Bone Bodkin (left)
Thin bone bodkin with hole and a slit for lacing with yarn, thread, or even sinew. 
$5.00 each

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Cotton Twill Tapes
Cotton as an fiber industry in North America began as early as 1607 in the Jamestown settlement, with the planting of seeds brought from the Indies. This soon irritated the British Crown's woolen market, after imposing penalties for both wearing cotton or copying production machinery, England set out to establishing Great Britian in this field, importing the fiber from American colonies for fabric manufacture. By the end of the 18th century spinning and weaving machines were developed (most notably the cotton gin). By the 19th century, the world saw England and the US as the largest cotton producers of the world.

1/4" Natural Cotton Lacing
This narrow cotton lacing tape is very reasonably priced and performs a thousand tasks, such as shift necklines, caps, tying up housewives, gathered sleeves, closing work bags, haversacks, the back breeches, or lacing bodices. 
$2.00 for 10 yards


5/8" Fine Cotton Twill Tape
Great for drawstring on a petticoat or skirt, but also wonderful for binding fine fabrics and using as a decorative trim. Black, Natural, or White.
$1.00 a yard
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Needles & Needle Cases
Rosewood Needle Cases & Horn Needle Case
These needle cases will be an elegant addition to your needlework basket or housewife. Each is 4 1/4" long when the cap is in place and will accommodate needles over 2 inches long. The lid screws securely in place, with a hole drilled thru that the holder can be placed on a chatelaine.
WOOD--$7.00 (top 2 in photo are wood, dark & light).
HORN--$15.00 (lower center).
Thin 2 Part Black Horn Needle Case
No threading, but the 2 parts fit quite snuggly.
SHNC: $15.00 

Fancy Hand-Turned Horn Needle Case -- JP1: $40.00 

(check on availability)
Bone Handturned Needle Case
This bone needle case is copied from an original in a private collection. This needle case will accommodate needles up to 2-3/4 inches long. The top end of the case (pictured on the left) has an eye sufficient to have this gorgeous piece added to your chattelaine. ABB:$35.00
Horn Handturned Needle Case
Same as the horn needle case above, but reproduced out of colorful natural cow horn. ABH: $40.00
Horn Handturned Needle Case
JP2: $40.00
Horn or Bone Seam Ripper
A 20th century tool hidden in a hand turned bone or horn style needle case. A tool many of us can't seam to sew without: $45.00 each
Glover (Leather) Needles
3 pack. Used for leather work as the name suggests, these needles have triangular points which pass through tough materials without causing unnecessary abrasion. They are also suitable for use with suede and some plastics.
$3.00 a pack
Knitters Needles
2 Pack - Sizes 13 and 18. Also good for darning socks and as small bodkins for lacing high-los, stays or boots.
$2.00 a pack
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Long Horn Threadwinders
Beautifully created threadwinders are under an inch wide by 2 inches long. Each one has its own unique coloring created by nature. Some are transparent, see on the right.
$8.00 each


Bone & Horn Thread Winders
For your sewing kits, possible bags, & housewives. These horn and bone pieces are just over 1.0 inch wide x 1.0 inch high, very finished. You can have an assortment of 3 or 3 of the same for the $11.00 price.
$4.00 each or 3 for $11.00

To Order: Just email us with your list of items you are interested in, the address the items will be shipping to, and we will send you a PayPal invoice for those paying by Credit Card or a pdf attachment for those wanting to send a check or money order.

Horn Thread Puller/Toothpick/Earwax Spoon

For your sewing kits & housewives. This horn piece was one of the most common horn implements made during the height of Horn Guild of 18th Century London. A thread puller or toothpick and an ear wax spoon. Pinned with copper this horn tool is hinged like a Swiss Army knife, one swing out tool is for pulling the precious threads out of old or discarded clothing and the little spoon tool is for collecting ear wax to wax the thread with (Are you all making the same face I am, I do not recommend actually using this to clean your ears out. Johnson & Johnson makes a wonderful Q-tip.)
$18.00 each


Beehive Style

 Horn Thimble
For your sewing kits, possible bags, & housewives. This horn thimble will save your fingers from lots of pricks and nicks.
$6.00 each


Traditional Style

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