The Pocket

Designed by Maggie Bonanomi
Approx. 6.5″ x 10″
Kit includes: Hand Dyed Linen, wool, fabric lining, batting, reproduction and antique fabrics, along with the pattern.  Not included pearl cotton thread.

A little history about the pocket….
According to the Victoria & Albert Museum the average woman in 17th century wore a single layer of petticoats and two layers of undergarments. The pocket was hidden, but could be accessed, though not as easily, through slits or openings in the clothing. So, even though a woman could carry personal items around with her in public, she often could not access her possessions in public.  In the 18th century, a woman’s pocket was a separate accessory item, not a feature built into any one particular skirt. Women carried their personal necessities in these pockets which were tied around the waist, including items like keys, thimbles, handkerchiefs, spectacles and coins.