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Hand Stitches for 18th Century Sewing
Hand Stitches for 18th Century Sewing Class “Because of you and your blog I now have the confidence to sew historical articles. Thanks for sharing and teaching your skills.” ~Tricia B.
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I have a question. When was gingham in fashion in the 19th century?
In my research it wasn’t really “in fashion” until the 20th Century. But it was available. You’ll find it mainly from mid-century years and a bit later. Try this article.