Cumberland Trail Trade Company

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Sewing Books

These patterns are made for the discriminating costumer, as well as the beginner! Detailed, well illustrated instructions, and documentation, are included. Patterns include all sizes available in one package. All patterns are printed on tissue, and are full scale, unless otherwise indicated. Don't miss the hand sewing books and special related costume books and supplement.

All these patterns and books are available with an online shopping cart at www.kannikskorner.com, but we will be happy to fill orders as possible from our own stock, and have them at events.

Includes full scale patterns and directions for:

  Linen Neck Stock*, three views for different buckle styles, neck sizes 13-1/2 through 19-1/2 inches;
  Apron, basic pattern with waistcoat button-hole and ties, S-M-L-XL;
  Mittens*, cloth, leather or fur, sizes 3XS – 4XL;
  Hood, cloth, with button face flaps, flares onto shoulders, in 1/4 hat sizes 6 through 8-1/2;
  Linen Night Cap, one size;
  Folded Pocketbook, two or four section styles, and
  Tied Pocketbook, with scalloped flap, in one or two section styles, with suggested needlework patterns;
  and directions for making a Wallet, a bag used to carry goods and belongings over the shoulder (not illustrated on cover).

* inspired from Diderot and Garsault Encyclopedias
 

KK-4001
$12.00 each

A modern reference book for authentic hand sewing of historical garments and household items. Bound in a period style, soft cover binding and set in period typeface. Appropriate for use at 18th and 19th century events and museum sites. A valuable addition to any sewing kit!
Contains basic stitches, seam techniques, thread buttons, button-holes, slit finishing, and an 18th century cross stitch alphabet.
32 pages. 8.5" x 5.5".
ISBN 0-9640161-0-9
$12.00 US each

A second volume of the reference book for authentic hand sewing of historical garments and household items, containing additional stitches and seam techniques, gather attachments, button making, gussets and re-enforcements, cord making with a lucet, and an additional 18th century alphabet for cross stitching. Bound in a period style, soft cover binding and set in period typeface. Appropriate for use at 18th and 19th century events and museum sites. Excellent resource for the advanced hand sewer.
32 pages. 8.5" x 5.5".
ISBN 0-9640161-2-5
$12.00 US each

The Workman's Guide to
Tailoring Stitches
and Techniques

The third in Kannik's sewing book series, covers numerous tailoring stitches, seam techniques and great finishing touches! Includes detailed instructions on 18th century style welt and flap pockets, edge stitching, pressing, tools, and other helpful suggestions.
A modern reference book for authentic hand sewing of historical garments. Bound in a period style, soft cover binding and set in period typeface. Appropriate for use at 18th and 19th century events and museum sites. A "must have" addition to your sewing book collection!
32 pages. 8.5" x 5.5"
ISBN 0-9640161-4-1
$12.00 US each

Also includes staining of parchment for fine artists' use!

An excerpt from The Handmaid to the Arts, Vol. I, printed in London in 1764, with a new glossary. Bound in a period style, soft cover binding. Set in period typeface. An unsurpassable resource for hornsmiths, bonesmiths, cabinetmakers, scrimshanders, jewelers, makers of musical instruments, and other artisans. Also a valuable reference for documentation of stain on original pieces. 28 pages.
ISBN 0-9640161-1-7
$10.00 US each