Thanksgiving Shipping Pause
Shipping will be paused from Nov. 26th to Nov. 30. We will resume shipping on Dec. 1stHoliday Sale
Enjoy 25% off items in the Emily's Vintage Visions section of the shop. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Excludes new listings and Mystery Boxes
NEW PATTERN PRE-ORDER
**PRE-ORDER Open Nov 21st, 2025 to Dec 5th, 2025**
Our newest product, A Pattern for an 18th Century Whalebone Bonnet, is now available for pre-order! Kits are available as a pre-order as well.
After the pre-order is officially closed, items ordered will be shipped within 2 to 3 weeks (possibly sooner!) Shipping notifications will be sent once the item(s) have shipped.
PLEASE NOTE, we strongly recommend placing a separate order if you would like to purchase additional items from the shop and need them in a more timely manner. Otherwise we will do our best to combine shipping for your complete order.
Shipping Updates
HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES! 2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States) for Expected Delivery by December 25th.
USPS First Class Mail and Ground Advantage: December 17th
USPS Priority Mail: December 18th
USPS Priority Mail Express: December 20th
As we get closer to the Holidays, we will do our very best to process and ship orders as quickly as possible. Please note, we typically ship USPS Priority Mail but USPS Ground Advantage is also an option at checkout. (International customers may contact us to create a custom listing with shipping through our sister shop on Etsy.)
Larkin & Smith Patterns
Kits
Who we are
At the Sign of the Golden Scissors our goal is to provide the most accurate patterns and goods for the 18th century living historian and re-enactor, whether on the field or in a museum setting. The Larkin & Smith patterns are the result of years of reenacting, research, and teaching by Hallie Larkin and Stephanie Smith. Patterns and kits are suitable for beginners to advanced sewers, with something to offer every person at every skill level.
Enjoy the creative process
Will most people notice that your shift and stays are entirely hand sewn? That you created the tiniest rolled hems known to mankind on your delicate linen cap? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean you can't take the time to develop those skills and to enjoy every part of the creative process as you build or expand your historical wardrobe. Learn new techniques! Sharpen those skills! And above all, have fun!
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