Pockets—practical, convenient, and sometimes, so mysterious. Find them hidden inside or boldly stitched to the front of a garment.
Friends back home had suggested that I purchase lace while in Russia.
For weddings, it is rare for all dowry items to be made brand new. In this case, an upcycled square piece of textile was embroidered and then folded in half and stitched along the sides to form a small bag.
Modes of dress are constantly changing, even those that are apparently cemented in tradition.
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This shawl with Orenburg construction features a fleur-de-lis pattern, to which the nupps add a three-dimensional effect.
Take at trip back in time as we look at ancient fashion for the feet.
If you’re a knitter, and even if you’re not, you’ll marvel at the sight of men in handsome traditional dress strolling along the paths knitting fine, intricate caps.
Peel back the layers of needlework history and uncover more about historical textiles from around the globe in the Summer 2020 issue of PieceWork.
Sewing books from the early 20th century illustrate the shift from teaching sewing at home to providing instruction in a school classroom.