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THE HERITAGE SEWING & SKILL BUILDING GROUP WELCOMES YOU

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WHO WE ARE

We are a group of living historians with a focus on historical fashion and clothing. We provide research based workshops in recreating historical fashion using methods and materials used in history.

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ACTIVITIES

Research and Education

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SINGLE TOPIC WORKSHOPS

Half day or one day workshops focusing on a a single skill or research topic.  Workshops typically include a presentation with research, documentation and period images of the skill/topic being taught plus hand on instruction.

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SKILL BUILDING SEWING WEEKENDS

Multi day workshops built around a unifying topic includes multiple presenters and multiple hands on workshops.  Meals are included.

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DEMONSTRATIONS

Demonstrations about women's material culture and clothing including a presentation and garments for inspection by participants.

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Upcoming Events

  • 18th Century Caps for 3 Classes of Women
    18th Century Caps for 3 Classes of Women
    Sat, Oct 26
    Laurel Pool Room at 9th and Main Street
    Oct 26, 2019, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Laurel Pool Room at 9th and Main Street, Laurel, MD, USA
    Oct 26, 2019, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Laurel Pool Room at 9th and Main Street, Laurel, MD, USA
    We will explore the variety of caps worn by women in the last quarter of the 18th century then begin constructing a cap to fit the social class of our choice. Please refer to our facebook page for registration information.
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  • The 1770's Backcountry Woman; A Skill Building Immersion Weekend
    The 1770's Backcountry Woman; A Skill Building Immersion Weekend
    Fri, Oct 18
    Historic Bethabara Park
    Oct 18, 2019, 6:00 PM – Oct 20, 2019, 3:00 PM
    Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
    Oct 18, 2019, 6:00 PM – Oct 20, 2019, 3:00 PM
    Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
    This skill-building immersion weekend will feature a variety of hearth cooking, sewing and 'herbs & simples' workshops for women wanting to begin or improve their 18th c lower/middle class impression, while living & working in a reconstructed 1750-1780 'village' at Historic Bethabara Park.
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  • Federal Era Fashions Revealed: A Skill Building Sewing Weekend
    Federal Era Fashions Revealed: A Skill Building Sewing Weekend
    Fri, Aug 16
    Carroll Baldwin Hall
    Aug 16, 2019, 7:00 PM – Aug 17, 2019, 8:00 PM
    Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore St., Savage, MD 20763
    Aug 16, 2019, 7:00 PM – Aug 17, 2019, 8:00 PM
    Carroll Baldwin Hall, 9035 Baltimore St., Savage, MD 20763
    A skill-building sewing weekend with a Regency focus
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