Historical Hand Sewing Workshop with Penny River

Learn to sew with Jessica Young of Penny River Costumes!

You will learn about a dozen historical hand sewing stitches and make sample swatches that get assembled into a reference book! Jessica will help guide you through each stitch and provide you with all the materials you’ll need.

This workshop includes:

• Fabric and sewing materials
• Access to “Cut from the Same Cloth” Exhibit Gallery
• Creation of a unique accessory made by you!

$55 for Members | $65 for Non-Members

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Jessica Young is the owner/operator of Penny River LLC, a company that specializes in making and teaching about 18th century clothing and accessories.  A graduate of the University of Richmond with degrees in theatre/costuming and history, Jessica has worked for Colonial Williamsburg as a costumer, and Carnegie Mellon University’s drama department.  Through Penny River, she has made garments for a number of museums, theaters, films, and television series, including Outlander and Bridgerton.