Introduction ...

PROCESSES (above right) is of practical interest and includes specific sewing techniques that often cause a problem because of basic information that may sometimes get overlooked! A Cleaning/Restoration section demonstrates how certain historical textile pieces can be cleaned.

Currently 2 sections:

Dressmaking:

         Making a Boned Bodice details a MOST IMPORTANT aspect of its making

         Lock-stitch Trouser Hem (shortening using hand-worked lock-stitch PLUS use of petersham

 Soft furnishings.       

        Dressing a Window shows how curtains are hung to retain their folds

        Make a Wave Curtain demonstrates & details how to make these flattering curtains or drapes

STUDENT GALLERIES (above right) display a variety of needlecrafted items made by adult students (ie. STITCHERYDOERS) I've taught. The variety of crafted projects demonstrates the wide variety of needle-craft subject that individual students enjoyed making. A small selection of historical samples were shown in class by some students - these included as Students Pieces.

CRAFTS also is the basis of a personal collection.