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Jennifer Rosbrugh is a Master Dressmaker and the Co-Owner of Cloak & Corset, the Premier Source to Historical Clothing Construction.

If you're ready to jump-start your sewing projects, learn helpful hints, and have more fun in your historical reenacting, get your FREE sewing tips now at http://www.CloakAndCorset.com

Or visit the Historical Sewing Blog to see her latest creation that almost drove her crazy (and inspired this article): http://www.HistoricalSewing.blogspot.com
Click on the 1876 Evening Gown Label to see all her posts and pictures.

About Jennifer:
Always feeling like she was born in the wrong century, Jennifer has been sewing for over 20 years mostly making her own clothes and home furnishings. For the past ten years she has found a passion in historical clothing, studying the design and construction process. She is on the Historical Citizens Association (HCA) board and is the "Dressmaker" in Oak Street during Civil War events. Jennifer's expertise is in historical clothing construction and her knowledge is the foundation of Cloak and Corset.

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Fast Easy Sewing Projects Patterns Book Apron Purse Bag $12.49

VINTAGE 20s 30s WOMEN'S BAG Summer Floral Muslin Sewing Projects Bag Shabby Chic $7.89

easy NO SEW Crochet! magazine 60 + projects bags purses wraps rugs tote shawls $4.99

Beaded Purse Handle Gold - 6.5 x 6 inches - For Craft Projects, Great for Purses $5.99

SEWING PURSES BAGS & MORE 10 Projects PEARL LOUISE KRUSH BOOK RETAIL - $9.95 $7.07

Altered Style Sewing & Embellishing Fashions Wearable NEW 30 Projects Purses Tee $24.99

PRETTY LITTLE PURSES & POUCHES PATTERN BOOK ~ 29 PROJECTS INCLUDED $10.00

Alex Loop N Loom $13.04 Get loopy! Here's a traditional craft with a bright new twist. Create bold patterns with awesome colors to make purses, head bands, belts and of course pot holders! Kit includes enough colorful loops to make five pot holders, plus a 7.25" x 7.25" plastic loom, crochet hook, yarn, large needle and easy instructions....

Hedgehog Purse Easy Sewing Kit The Hedgehog Purse Easy sewing kit is a great beginning sewing kit for kids. The Hedgehog Purse Easy Sewing kit includes a 100% wool felt pre-punched hedgehog body, felt flowers and leaves for decoration, wool thread, embroidery thread, plastic safety needle, wool thread and instructions. Sparrowkids use and source recycled (felt), renewable (wool), fairly traded locally supplied materials. Produc...

One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Fabric Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! $13.45 WORKMAN PUBLISHING-Storey Publishing: One Yard Wonders. One-Yard wonders will delight anyone who has ever fallen for fabric: from the novice to the lifelong seamstress. This book features a delightful array of simple yet stylish projects that can be made with just a single yard of fabric: from apparel to accessories; plush toys to pet beds; baby items to bags and home decor projects; have a hip co...

The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customizing Your Own Unique Bags $13.71 f w media david and charles books the bag making bible. the ultimate practical guide to sewing fabulous bags from expert lisa lam. detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings. plus this book features eight exclusive designs each with easy to follow instructions and full size patterns. author lisa lam. softcover 160 pages. importe...

Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns $14.94 The Book A lively how to and why to sew tutorial that marries attitude and instruction while teaching everything you need to know: How to find the right machine, and become one with it Essential skills, from winding a bobbin to sewing a dart to customizing a pattern Preparing a workspace The Ten Fabric CommandmentsLaying out and cutting patternsWith step-by-step instructions and full-color photogr...

Arrow Sewing Cabinets Gidget Sewing Table White $149.99 This is the perfect sewing table for small spaces, classroom setting, or RV and retreat use. The table arrives fully assembled, so all you need to do is pull it out of the box, place legs in locked position and set your machine on top! Table features 2 locking legs and a tough melamine surface for years of crafting and sewing projects. Once project is complete legs fold flat for easy storage or stacking out of the way. Tabletop features an adjustable sewing well providing flatbed sewing, which allows your machine to sit flush with the edge of the cabinet.

The Sewing Book By Smith, Alison $41.08 Provides comprehensive instruction on sewing, including stitch and finish techniques, mending, and sewing projects for both apparel and household goods. Author: Smith, Alison Publication Date: 2009/03/30 Number of Pages: 400 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.25 Width: 9.25 Height: 11.25

Travel Sewing Kit $3.99 Be prepared for little clothing emergencies with the Travel Sewing Kit by Talus. This handy little kit includes scissors, tweezers, 6 thread colors, needle threaded, 3 needles, 3 pins with cushion, safety pin, 2 snaps and 2 buttons. The compact sewing kit folds to 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 5/8 to tuck in a purse and flips open for easy access.

BendtheRules Sewing By Karol, Amy $25.94 A popular sewing blogger offers a clear, commonsense guide to sewing that incorporates twentyfive intriguing and innovative projects for the home or wardrobe designed for the styleconscious crafter, along with information on basic equipment and supplies, tips on selecting and using fabrics, and instruction on a range of techniques. Original. 15,000 first printing. Author: Karol, Amy Subtitle: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew Publication Date: 2007/06/19 Number of Pages: 144 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 8.50 Height: 10.75

The Sewing Bible By Singer, Ruth $37.25 A comprehensive resource is not only filled with easytouse instructions, it also contains over 750 fullcolor photographs that complement explanations of both basic and advanced techniques and instructions for twenty functional, fashionable sewing projects. Author: Singer, Ruth Subtitle: A Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing Techniques Publication Date: 2009/11/10 Number of Pages: 304 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.25 Width: 9.00 Height: 10.50

Sewing with Oilcloth By Mccants, Kelly $23.66 Presents instructions, photographs, and patterns for twenty sewing projects that feature oilcloth. Author: Mccants, Kelly Publication Date: 2011/08/23 Number of Pages: 152 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 9.00 Height: 9.00

Smooth Trip STCC4006PUR Sewing Kit $18.98 Great for emergencies while traveling this compact travel sewing kit folds to 2.5 x 2.75 x 0.625 inches to tuck in a purse and flips open for easy access. This convenient travel accessory features sewing supplies including scissors tweezers 6 colors of thread needle threader 3 needles 3 pins with pin cushion safety pin 2 snaps and 2 buttons. Everything that you will need for those little sewing emergencies comes complete in this compact sew kit.

CranberryColored Lace for Crafting or Sewing Pack of 50 $51.98 This pretty lace is ideal for a craft project or a sewing project. Lace has a slight give to it making its use in craft or sewing projects easy and fun. Cranberry color is ideal for fall crafts or holiday sewing projects. Dimensions:. Length: 14. Height: 14. Width: 14