Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts

This is a classic article on Greek embroidery, especially that found on women's chemises.

"e;Embroidery Most Sumptuously Wrought"e; takes a look at historical Dutch embroidery, focusing on exquisite examples contemporarily held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

This vintage book contains a interesting and informative treatise on long case clocks, being a detailed account of the history and development of these marvellous clocks complete with pictures and details of some of the most famous examples.

Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material.

"e;Rope and Harness Work on the Farm"e; is a vintage book that deals with rope making and knot tying, focusing on those that are most suited for farm work.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of a watch, with information on the mechanics of clockwork lever escapements, cylinder escapements, verge escapements, shockproof escapements, and their maintenance and repair.

This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of reptiles and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects.

"e;English Domestic Embroidery"e; is a detailed account of the history and development of embroidery in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to staining and polishing wood, with information on enamelling, varnishing, and other methods of finishing.

This useful book contains a wealth of information on the engraving of metals, and will prove to be a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.

This vintage volume contains a comprehensive guide to cooperage, being an accessible treatise on proper workshop practice and methods.

This antiquarian book contains an detailed and accessible guide to the inner working of watches, being a simple guide for enthusiasts of clockwork mechanisms.

This vintage book contains a classic guide to knitting a variety of floral patterns ranging from daisies to snow-drops.

Contained within this antiquarian volume is a simple, accessible guide to the care and maintenance of wrist watches, with information on cleaning, minor repairs, and more.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to building, rigging, and sailing model boats.

This classic book contains courses of exercises for young children in sorting, ravelling, paper tearing and laying, paper folding, reed threading and paper cutting.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to saddle- and harness-making, with information on tools and equipment, comments on different techniques, instructions for making, and much more.

This classic handbook provides a wealth of information on traditional fabrics used in upholstery.

This early book is a comprehensive and practical guide to the fundamentals of the craft of woodturning using a traditional lathe, and is a must-have for any woodworking or wood-craft practitioner or enthusiast.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to practical needlework, with detailed instructions for knitting, crochet, drawn thread work, netting, knitted edgings and shawls.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage handbook on leathercrafting and shoemaking remains a helpful and practical text for anyone interested in leatherworking and traditional crafts.

This antiquarian book contains a collection of historical articles on the planning and construction of model sails.

This classic handbook on making lampshades remains a helpful and practical text for anyone interested in lamp making, textiles, design and traditional handicrafts.

This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to building and using radio control systems for model ships, boats, and aircraft.

This book contains a vintage guide to designing and making clothes for young girls, with information on buying material, fitting, and making a range of items ranging from skirts to jumpers.

Gloves and Mittens to Knit and Crochet for the Entire Family contains detailed instructions and illustrations informing the reader on how to knit and crochet all different types of gloves and mittens.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting a variety of items of clothing for babies, with directions for making hats, caps, mittens, bootees, and more.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting traditional Scandinavian ski sweaters, with ten original knitting patterns and comprehensive instructions for making them.

This book contains a classic article on the subject of quilting, being an exploration of its history, popularity, development, traditions, and influence.

Illustrated with useful diagrams, this unusual guide provides practical instructions to build several traditional outdoor play aid for children, including the classic roundabout, helter skelter and toboggan.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to building, rigging, and cruising model sailing yachts.

A comprehensive guide to making lampshades extensively illustrated with diagrams and drawings.

This vintage guidebook provides instructions on how to design and make lampshades.

This easy-to-follow guide is perfect for beginners wishing to learn the forgotten art of ticket-writing and sign-painting.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to clocking making.

Originally published in London, 1922.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to loom weaving, with information on tools, technique, common problems, handy tips, and much more.

This vintage book contains a fascinating and detailed guide to constructing ships in bottles, with information on technique, materials and tools, rigging, and much more.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to needlework and crafting, with information on plain sewing, embroidery, dressmaking, and a variety of other home crafts.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to accurate tool and die making, steel treatment, drop forging, die sinking, power presses, and shop practice for the production of duplicate metal parts.

An essential guide for anyone interested in mastering the art of dressmaking, this classic volume was first designed as a comprehensive educational resource, perfect for students in schools and colleges.

This early work on concrete pottery and garden furniture is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

An in-depth study of the bead and how the native north and south Americans utilised beads for dress and ritual clothing from prehistoric to relatively modern times.

This vintage book contains a complete and comprehensive guide to metal craft and jewellery making, with sections on gemstone-cutting and the proper identification of gem stones and gem minerals.

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on home lace-making designed for both the teacher and pupil.

This vintage collection of articles offers insights into the fundamental practice of leathercraft, with a special focus on glovemaking.

This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to gem cutting as a hobby, with information on cabochons, faceting, spheres, tumbling, special techniques, and more.

This volume contains a classic guide to hand making lingerie, dealing with the different stitches, types of embroidery, fastenings, and more.

This classic text offers insights into the different elements of the practice of millinery - the design, manufacture and sale of hats.