Workshops & Demos
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** Interested in booking a workshop or special program for 2025? Please email us to discuss! atthesignofthegoldenscissors@gmail.com **
18th Century English Stomacher Front Gown

In this workshop you will learn to construct an English stomacher front gown in the period manner using our Larkin & Smith English Gown Pattern. The en fourreau back is one of the most popular styles of gown during the 18th century and can easy suit a variety of impressions depending on choice of fabric and trim. At the end of the workshop each individual will have a personalized pattern for re use and their gown well under construction. Homework is required. Pre approval of fabric is necessary. Period correct stays and shift are required.
Intermediate Level - Students should be familiar with basic hand sewing skills and have some knowledge of 18th century clothing and experience in creating a basic article of 18th century clothing. Knowledge of using a commercial pattern and/or making a fitted garment will be handy.
$295 per person. (An additional fee may apply if bringing a helper or if making the gown for someone else and they are attending the workshop for fittings.)
A minimum of 4 is required for a gown workshop (6-8 people max depending on location space.) This is a 2 1/2 days workshop.
18th Century Accessories - Caps, Hats, Bonnets, Aprons,

Each accessory workshop is a half to full day workshop with a fee per person, plus a material fee. (Material fees will vary depending on the materials needed for each accessory.) Workshops can be combined to make a one day or full weekend program.
Additional Workshops and Living History Programs by Request
Although there is no physical space at the Golden Scissors home studio to host classes, there are a few spaces nearby. Emily is happy to travel to teach classes at a host site. Travel & Room Costs must be covered and a fee per-attendant is required. (Fees vary depending on the workshop.)
Looking for a special program/demonstration for your museum or living history site? Gown in a day, women's trades, 18th century material culture, etc. Let us tailor something to your needs. Fees vary depending on the program, travel costs and accommodations may apply. Please contact us to discuss possibilities. atthesignofthegoldenscissors@gmail.com
**Please note, our workshops are the only official workshops using the Larkin & Smith line of 18th century sewing patterns. At this time we have not licensed any maker or instructor to teach using our materials. If this changes, we will post a list of approved instructors.**

