Ladies' Work-Table Book: Containing Clear And Practical Instructions

by G. Slater

"Ladies' Work-Table Containing Clear And Practical Instructions"is a comprehensive nineteenth-century manual on domestic needlework. The text gathers detailed guidance across plain and fancy needlework, embroidery, knitting, netting, crochet, and lacemaking, plus instructions for preparing household linens and clothing. It explains materials, tools, stitches, and frames, and provides step-by-step procedures for making aprons, gowns, petticoats, shirts, table linen, and pantry textiles. Rich with patterns, diagrams, and practical tips, the book blends technical instruction with admonitions on economy, order, and virtuous conduct. It emphasizes choosing quality fabrics, keeping implements organized, and practicing regularity to achieve durable, neatly finished work. Throughout, it aims to empower readers to be self-sufficient in the home, turning leisure into productive craft and promoting habits of industry, cleanliness, and thrift. The work is organized into chapters on Materials; Plain and Fancy Needlework; Embroidery, Knitting, Netting, Crochet, and Lace; and Muslin Embroidery, with diagrams and patterns to guide practice.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Amazon, Crochet, Classics, Reference

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1250

Reviews

[Annette McIntyre]

Dated

This is an old book and the language and attitudes within reflect the time in which it was written. It is packed full of information that in its day, was invaluable. Sadly, for us tiday, a lot of the information cannot be used as many of the materials listed do not exist anymore.

[natalie daniels]

Lots of reference into for a knitter

Enjoyed this book. I will use it as a reference book for my projects. I loved its descriptions of stitches

[Susan Molloy]

I enjoyed reading this book; however, it lacks the necessary illustrations as shown in the original publication. I would have liked to have seen some of the finished projects.

[Cathy Young]

a bit hard to follow

Much knowledge is assumed, and unfamiliar terms are used; whatever is "a yard and six nails" of fabric? Beats me.

[Marlene Cook]

Teaching the basics

This a very good book for teaching the very beginning and the basics of embroidery/crochet/knitting and very extensive on material.