October 2024Consultations and Project Catch-up Session for Men and WomenSunday, October 27, 2024Major John Buttrick House (parking at 174 Liberty St. Concord) 10am-4pm Did you take a workshop last year and still need to finish your project? Do you have questions about construction, materials or fit? Do you need advice on how to upgrade your impression to qualify for Battle Road? Come on by! Henry Cooke and other knowledgeable people will be on hand to help! Even if you just want to do some sewing in good company, the door is open! To register, email Jim Hollister e-mail us NOVEMBER 2024Women's Mitts with Vicki EmbreySunday, November 3, 2024 Materials
Note: Instructor will provide silk embroidery floss for those who may wish to add embroidery to their mitts. DECEMBER 2024New England Militia Soft-Style Cartridge Pouches with Roy NajeckiSaturday, December 7, 2024 Roy will supply the leather and pre-drilled blocks. Cost for the materials is $95.00. Please pay Roy directly at the workshop To register, email Jim Hollister e-mail us Consultations and Project Catch-up Session for Men and WomenSaturday, December 7, 2024 JANUARY 2025Whaddya Need? A Multi-garment Workshop with Henry CookeSaturday and Sunday, January 11 and 12, 2025Major John Buttrick House (parking at 174 Liberty St. Concord) 10am-4pm Do you need a new pair of breeches, a coat or waistcoat? Let us know! Henry Cooke will be showing off his multitasking skills to help participants with these various projects. To register, email Jim Hollister e-mail us Women's Bonnets with Vicki EmbreySaturday January 11, 2025Major John Buttrick House (parking at 174 Liberty St. Concord) 10am-3pm Participants will view research on bonnets and construct a silk bonnet. They will also look at the variety of trims seen in period images. They will have a choice of several different styles and will be able to try on a variety of bonnets to help them choose. Instructor will provide varnished chip board for the bonnet brim and narrow tape for the drawstring. A tiled pattern will be emailed to participants prior to the workshop for preparation. Materials Fee: $10 (payable to Vicki directly at the workshop) Materials needed:Basic sewing supplies: Shears Thread snips (optional) Pins Preferred needles Measuring gauge Awl bodkin Bone folder or seam presser Materials needed: For bonnet: ¾ yard silk taffeta (1 yard is recommended so that you can make self fabric trim) Silk thread to match taffeta (though all purpose cotton quilting thread is an acceptable substitute) Scissors that can cut cardboard halk marker that will show on your fabric Pencil or pen To register email Jim Hollister e-mail us Hats for a Lady with Vicki Embrey Sunday January 12, 2025 Major John Buttrick House (parking at 174 Liberty St. Concord) 10am-3pm Learn about late 18th century ladies' hats. In this 3 hour workshop, participants will view period ads, images and extant examples of ladies' hats worn in the 2nd half of the 18th century. Participants will learn how to bind a straw hat blank with silk ribbon, attach ties and a variety of trim styles. Instructor will provide silk fabric strips to practice making different trims for reference. Instructions for covering a hat be given out for home use. Materials Fee: $10 (payable directly to Vicki Embrey at the workshop) Materials needed: Basic sewing supplies Shears Thread snips (optional) Pins Preferred needles (milliners needles can also be helpful) Measuring gauge Measuring tape Bone folder or seam presser Materials for hat: A braided straw flat hat blank with a diameter of 13 – 15 inches. You can find larger ones for sale but they were not common in the American colonies in the 18th century. Silk ribbon 1” – 2” wide. See below for yardage amounts. Silk thread to match ribbon Ribbon Yardage: 1 ¼ - 1 ½ yards of 1 – 1 ½ inch ribbon for ties for your hat For ruched/pleated/serpentine trims: 3 times the measured circumference of the crown If you just intend to bind your brim, measure the circumference and add a few inches for safety. I would recommend 1 – 1 ½ inch ribbon for binding. Breeches and Woolen Trousers with Henry Cooke (or other garments if needed)Saturday and Sunday, January 25 and 26, 2025Major John Buttrick House (parking at 174 Liberty St. Concord) 10am-4pm Do you need a new pair of breeches or woolen trousers? Do you need a coat or waistcoat? Let us know! Henry Cooke will be showing off his multitasking skills to help participants with these various projects. To register, email Jim Hollister e-mail us FEBRUARY 2025Crunch Time! Consultations and Project Catch-up Session for Men and WomenSaturday, February 1, 2025 "The Hive" Living History SymposiumSaturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9, 2025At the Concord Armory, 91 Everett St. Concord MA 9:30 am - 4:30 p.m. The Hive is a two-day history symposium geared towards (but not restricted to) our community of living history volunteers to learn about various aspects of the American Revolution,18th century life and material culture. The Hive is co-sponsored by The Friends of Minute Man National Park, Revolution 250, Freedom's Way National Heritage Area and the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Learn more! Last Chance! Consultations and Project Catch-up Session for Men and WomenSaturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16, 2025 |
Last updated: January 26, 2025