Have you ever wondered how 18th century women carried their belongings with them? Yes, with pockets, but not in the form we think of today!
Join Janith Bergeron, co-founder of the Sewing Tree and owner of Designs by Janith, as she guides this one-day workshop. The workshop will offer a unique opportunity to learn about hand-needle stitching. We will explore various types of embroidery as we design a pocket, which will then be hand stitched together, using many of the techniques and stitches from the era.
Registration includes the Pocket Kit, which will include linen fabric, lining, biding, needles, and floss. If possible, students should bring small scissors, pin cushion, magnifying glass, needle threader, thimble, and a lunch. For additional information, email: designsbyjanith@gmail.com.
DATE: Sunday, June 19, 2022
TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
WORKSHOP FEE: $10
TO REGISTER:
To register, send an email with your name and contact information to Janith at designsbyjanith@gmail.com.
Learn more about pockets:
- Read a history of pockets from the Victoria and Albert Museum
- Watch a video: Getting Dressed in the 18th Century – Pockets
(our event image was created from a still of this video, credit to Crow’s Eye Productions)