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Jane Austen's Sewing Box: Craft Projects & Stories From Jane Austen's Novels (2009)

by Jennifer Forest(Favorite Author)

4.02 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1741963745 (ISBN13: 9781741963748)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Murdoch Books

review 1: As a Jane Austen fan, new sewing fanatic, knitter and history lover generally, this book had to be in my possession. I'm still working my way through it but it's beautiful. Am so surprised it had never been done before. It seems so obvious. As a knitter I always notice the mention of anything to do with knitting and 'worsted work' in novels, particularly in Elizabeth Gaskell's books so it's lovely to see such information all in one place.
review 2: Ok, before we start, full disclosure: My name is Caroline and I am an Austenaholic. I love all things Regency and especially all things Jane Austen. I can quote large chunks of Pride and Prejudice (the novel) and whole scenes of the BBC version from the 90s, as well as scenes and speeches from Emma, Sense and Sensibi... morelity and Mansfield Park. So obsessed am I, I even managed to dedicate a whole chapter of my business-focussed Publishing Studies Masters dissertation to Jane Austen, drawing some tenuous links between her role in popularising the sensationalist novel, forerunner to today's chick lit bestseller and the role of women as consumers...So, if you're looking for an unbiased review, I recommend you look elsewhere.If, on the other hand, you share my taste for cute floral sprig prints, embroidery, tapestry, soft furnishings and even costume creation, read on!This delightful book combines quotes from Austen's novels with historical discussion of fabrics and processes, the industrialisation of fabric production and social history. Not only does it show you how to make, for example, a ladies workbag, but it explains the workbag's meaning as a gift, its role in society, and what it would say about its carrier. It combines such practical projects with delicate embellishments, and amusements with necessities - including ladies bonnets, muffs and tippets and gentlemen's cravats.If you have an interest in sewing and fashion through time, a taste for social and economic history or simply a yearning to make something removed from the typical, I recommend this book. Beautifully finished and illustrated, it makes a great addition to the bookshelf too! less

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