Introduction ...

PROCESSES (above) is of practical interest & includes specific sewing techniques that often cause a problem just because of basic information that may sometimes get overlooked! Also a Cleaning/Restoration section showing how certain historical textile pieces can be cleaned (some on display at THE STITCH SANCTUARY).

There are 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

NOTE: these are gradually being updated & added to.

STUDENT GALLERIES (above) 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 detail various textile needlecrafts - those I personally have an interest in, are particularly rewarding to teach & also form the basis of a personal collection.