Historical Sewing Workshop: Sew Icelandic Mittens

Are you a history buff wanting to combine this interest with a fun craft? Join historical costume designer Dominique Outlaw, and learn how to sew Icelandic mittens!

Dominique runs a historical supplies store for re-enactors and craftspeople using materials like natural fabrics and natural dyes with fully customisable costume kits.

Under her guidance, you will learn how to hand sew woollen mittens based on an 8th-9th Century find in Iceland. You will be able to choose your fabric and thread colour and will be provided with a historical sewing kit that includes 100 per cent wool, threads and linen and natural, historical dyes.

During the workshop you will cut out your mitten patterns in the size that fits you, pick your fabric and thread colours and learn a few different historical sewing techniques, you will complete the class with a fantastic pair of handmade mittens.

Light lunch and drinks will be provided, items such as a sandwich platter or wrap platter catered by the cafe around the corner and fresh fruit salads. Please send through any dietary requirements or requests. Customised lunches and additions such as cakes for private bookings are able to be organised as well.

This workshop is open to all sewing abilities as the techniques used in this class are beginner appropriate. However, if your hand is a lot smaller or larger than an average hand send through a message and we can custom make a pattern that will fit you.

This class uses a basic sewing style and is incredibly beginner friendly.
  Your historical sewing kit will include:

• 50m naturally dyed linen thread - your choice of colour one.
• 25m naturally dyed linen thread - your choice of colour two.
• One beeswax tablet.
• One wooden needle case with pins and needles inside.
• 1x30cmx100cm section of wool in your chosen colour.
• Mitten pattern in three sizes and how to measure your hand to choose the correct size.

Sharp scissors and a pen to mark out and cut the fabric to the pattern.
 

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.