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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...
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...
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...
One Year Anniversary
Today marks my one year anniversary as the new owner of At the Sign of the Golden Scissors! What a year it has been! I want to take a moment...
One Year Anniversary
Today marks my one year anniversary as the new owner of At the Sign of the Golden Scissors! What a year it has been! I want to take a moment...
New Fabrics for Spring
We've recently returned from a research trip in Virginia and boy do we miss the warmer weather! Hoping it reaches us soon here in New England. There are signs of...
New Fabrics for Spring
We've recently returned from a research trip in Virginia and boy do we miss the warmer weather! Hoping it reaches us soon here in New England. There are signs of...
Pin Cushion Tutorial
These instructions can be used to create different styles of pin cushions as well as pin pillows. These instructions are for personal use only, please do not copy and paste...
Pin Cushion Tutorial
These instructions can be used to create different styles of pin cushions as well as pin pillows. These instructions are for personal use only, please do not copy and paste...