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Renaissance
Thimble ...$8
Imported
from England, this pewter thimble is reproduced from the renaissance
period and dates from the 1500s. Richly decorated with a hunting
scene, a popular theme in art of the time, this beautiful
and functional item is the perfect addition to a fine and
authentic sewing kit.
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Medieval
Tailor's Thimble... $8
In
the Middle Ages a metal "thymel" was a coveted and
useful item. This ring type or "tailor's thimble"
is used for pushing the needle through courser materials and
leather. This design has been in use since Roman times and
can now be a part of your sewing kit. Imported from England,
this thimble makes a thoughtful and authentic gift!
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Traditional
Snips...$5
These
precision-crafted snips have been in use for hundreds of years
and are the perfect addition to your medieval sewing kit.
Only 4 inches long and 3/4 of an inch wide, these little scissors
are ideal for snipping threads for hand sewing and fine embroidery.
Available in regular or antique black finish.
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Wooden Needle Case ... $3
Never
loose your fine needles again! This beautiful and practical
turned wooden needle case will help keep your sewing kit in
order. The case comes with a snug fitting lid and two top
quality needles.
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Sewing
Kits
Our
sewing kits combine our most popular handwork items in one
attractive drawstring pouch. The kits include a replica thimble,
wooden needle case, two top quality needles and a pair of
our traditional snips. If you do a lot of sewing, or you know
someone who does, this kit makes the perfect treat!
Medieval
Sewing Kit ... $15
Renaissance Sewing Kit .... $15
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Lucet....$6
Lucets
have been used to make woven cord since Viking times and were
popular in many forms throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Lucet cord can be used to make a variety of lacing for armour
and clothing ties, purse strings and other household uses.
Simple, portable and easy to use, the lucet handwork is a
fun and useful pastime.
These
lucets are hand cut and finished. Available in Red Oak or
Poplar. Approximate size 2.5" X 4"
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Bone
Needles
These
handcrafted bone needles are made from disinfected cow bone
and have a clean white appearance. These are perfect for those
who wish to try their hand at sewing or fine nalbinding the
truly old fashioned way!
Our needles vary in size but on average they are 2 inches
long and 1/8 inch wide. The fine needles are a little narrower
and the regular needles are a little wider.
Bone
Needles (pair) both regular size.......$6
Regular size needles for courser fabrics or fine nalbinding
and cordwork
Bone
Needles (pair) one regular, one fine....$8
The fine needles are great for linen or lighter fabrics and
have a finer hole.
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Bone
Needle Making Kit....$8
Try
your hand at this traditional skill. The kits come complete
with four rough bone blanks, one microfile, various grades
of sandpaper and instructions. The only thing you will need
is a sharp knife to make the hole.
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Bone
Awl for eyeletts.....$8
This
classic bone awl is the ideal tool for making eyelettes the
traditional way. This tool simple tool is tapered to push
the fiber of your fabric away, leaving a hole for sewing without
having to cut any threads. Made from disinfected cow bone,
this tool is hand made and dainty enough to fit into a sewing
pouch or hang from a chatelaine by its brass loop. Each tool
is hand made and so will vary a little in size and shape,
but the average is 1.75" X 3/8". It is smooth polished
for an attractive finish and frictionless use.
Available in regular or fine.
Not
recommended for leather.
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Pearls!
These gorgeous, high quality, Freshwater
Cultured Pearls are simply beautiful! These pearls are a lustrous
natural white and average 3 mm by 5 mm. They are great for
sewing projects and high end crafts and jewelry making.
16 inch strand of matched pearls $5
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