Historical knitting

Welcome to the first episode of the Taixtile Podcast! We decided to make a podcast where we talk about historical clothing and needlework, like knitting, crocheting, bobbin lace making and many more. We want to talk about our projects, about historical facts and present you some textile techniques. In this first podcast episode, we tell you a little bit more about who we are, what we study or do for a living, and how we met. We also tell you about the meaning of the term “Taixtile”.

A commission - part of a costume for a musical. this shows some of the details - the waist section is shaped and has knitting-in elastic to ensure a snug fit. You can also see the snap studs and the lovely decorative buttons. Some photos post blocking and now the hem isn't rolling.

I recently decided to try something new in my historical clothing journey. Accessories is an area that I have wanted to focus on for a while now, but I have been busy with making the basics of a wardrobe. That is a time consuming process when dressing for different periods. It has always upset me that I still do not have a fully finished mid Victorian outfit and accessories do make an outfit. I have been focusing on researching outerwear and found many photos of women wearing sontags. While…

Posts about civil war knitting written by sewloud

Hello! Happy Monday! I’ve got a great little freebie for you today. I am sharing two ladies vest patterns from Dainty Work for Pleasure and Profit from 1902. There are actually two vest patterns included, but only one was pictured, which is the one above. It was a little too tricky to post all the […]Continue Reading...

I love late Victorian and Edwardian sweaters! 😀 Over the years I’ve made various Edwardian-style sweaters: some are refashioned from modern sweaters and some are hand-knitted and crocheted. Below are 7 of my historical sweaters including tutorials on how I made the sweaters. Refashioned Edwardian-Style Sweaters Knit sweaters and cardigans were a popular choice of … Continue reading 7 DIY Edwardian Sweaters – Refashion, Knit & Crochet →

The first manuals for knitting were printed in the 1830s. Those interested in the history of knitting will find them a rich primary source for research.

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Knit and crochet sweaters were an everyday garment for active Edwardian girls and women. Edwardian sweaters are still in style today. So knit, crochet or sew your own Edwardian sweater this winter following one of the 25 free antique Edwardian sweater patterns.

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