Our Mission
New Workshops!
June 27th - 18th Century Caps Workshop.
June 28th - 18th Century Bonnet Workshop.
Location: The Fort at No 4, 267 Springfield Road, Charlestown, NH
Sign up for one or both days!
Collections
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18th Century Patterns
Larkin & Smith sewing patterns for 18th century clothing and accessories.
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Sewing Supplies
Tools and supplies for historical sewing. Silk ribbons, thread, etc.
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Sewing Accessories
Useful accessories to enhance your sewing kits. Pin cushions in both wool...
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Odds and Ends
Books, ready made items, clothing and more.
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Emily's Vintage Visions
Emily's Vintage Visions is a curated collection of vintage and antique items...
Larkin & Smith Sewing Patterns
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"A Manual for the 18th Century Shirtmaker"
Regular price $26.00 USDRegular price -
"Phyllis Wheatley" Cap Pattern
Regular price $12.00 USDRegular price -
"Spring" Cap Pattern
Regular price $12.00 USDRegular price -
"The Pretty Maid" Cap Pattern
Regular price $12.00 USDRegular price -
1770s English Bed Gown Pattern
Regular price $18.00 USDRegular price -
18th Century Bonnet Pattern
Regular price $15.00 USDRegular price -
18th Century Bonnet Workshop - June 28th, Charlestown, NH
Regular price $150.00 USDRegular price -
18th Century Caps Workshop - June 27, Charlestown, NH
Regular price $150.00 USDRegular price -
18th Century English Gown Pattern
Regular price $28.00 USDRegular price -
18th Century Fashionable Gown Pattern
Regular price $28.00 USDRegular price -
18th Century Front and Back Lacing Stays Pattern
Regular price $28.00 USDRegular price -
18th Century Girls Gown Pattern
Regular price $18.00 USDRegular price
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!
Blog Posts
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About Our Whalebone Bonnet Pattern
We have just released our newest sewing pattern and couldn't be more excited. "A Pattern for an 18th Whalebone Bonnet Pattern, c. 1760s - 1780s" is available now as a...
About Our Whalebone Bonnet Pattern
We have just released our newest sewing pattern and couldn't be more excited. "A Pattern for an 18th Whalebone Bonnet Pattern, c. 1760s - 1780s" is available now as a...
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Selecting Printed Cottons for an 18th Century Gown
Our next English Gown workshop is coming up soon and one of the main questions students will have is about fabric selection for their gown. Questions on where to find...
Selecting Printed Cottons for an 18th Century Gown
Our next English Gown workshop is coming up soon and one of the main questions students will have is about fabric selection for their gown. Questions on where to find...
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A Woman's Mitre Cap Pocket
Each year the Golden Scissors takes on a small number of commissions for historical garments and accessories. Some may be rather simple, like aprons or pin cushions, and some may...
A Woman's Mitre Cap Pocket
Each year the Golden Scissors takes on a small number of commissions for historical garments and accessories. Some may be rather simple, like aprons or pin cushions, and some may...
