This special edition costumer spotlight kit was created using remnants from costumes made by Dr. Carolyn Dowdell of @modernmantuamaker. Please check out her new book Stitching La Mode if you're interested in learning to make your own late 18th century garments!
Fabrics: This kit features aquamarine and strawberry silks with brightly printed cotton and a springy green petersham binding.
In the 18th century, the item called a housewife (“hussif”) is one that had multiple uses. It could be a container for small personal items, a wallet, a sewing kit, or a combination of these. This housewife kit is a simple design based off period examples. It is available in two versions:
Complete Kit
- Instructions
- Pre-cut fabric
- binding/ties
- Full spool of thread
- Wood threadwinder
- Pins
- Needle
- Beeswax
Essentials Kit
- Instructions
- Pre-cut fabric
- binding/ties
For more help with making your own housewife check out my video on the subject.