Sewing Guides

18th Century Sewing

Bishop, C. (2008). Schwalm Embroidery: Techniques and Designs. Sally Milner Publishing Pty, Ltd. Binda, NSW. (Note: This is a modern book about an older technique. Patterns may not be 18th century)

Fuss, N. (2005). Death Head Buttons: Their Use and Construction. Burnley & Trowbridge Co. Williamsburg,VA.

Kannick, K. (2010). The Ladies Guide to Plain Sewing, Book I. Kannik’s Korner. Springfield, OH.

Kannick, K. (1997). The Ladies Guide to Plain Sewing, Book II. Kannik’s Korner. Springfield, OH.

Kannick, K. (2003). The Workman’s Guide to Tailoring Stitches and Techniques. Kannik’s Korner. Springfield, OH.

Toomer, H. & Reed, E. (2008). Embroidered with White: The 18th Century Fashion for Dresden Lace and Other Whiteworked Accessories. Heather Toomer Antique Lace.

Modern Sewing Manuals

Perry, P. (1975). The Vogue Sewing Book. Vogue Patterns; 3rd edition.

Shaeffer, C. (2011). Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated. Taunton Press.