Category: Make
How to Make a Doll Pincushion From 1905
In the past, pincushions of all sorts were made, but the doll pincushions were, by far, the most creepy pincushions around. Women would made these…
Plans for a Concrete Smokehouse
Many people are trying their hands at making their own smoked meat, but the equipment can get a touch expensive. Over 100 years ago, however,…
DIY Outdoor Rabbit Hutch
Long ago, when I lived on a farm, I turned an old corn crib into a rabbit hutch. It worked great, was easy to clean,…
DIY Native American Bead Bag
The instructions below are for a Native American (Sioux) bead bag and were published in 1932. This would be a great home school project and…
DIY Box Bag to Sew for Trinkets and Organizing
The following 1910 sewing instructions are for an organizing bag. Women made these pretty box bags to organize their sewing projects and craft supplies. A…
DIY Tobacco Pipe Rack 1911
If you have a small collection of tobacco pipes, here is how they made a pipe rack in the early 1900s. While I don’t smoke,…
DIY Fern Stand From 1911
This DIY fern stand was originally published in 1911. It is, on one hand, a bit odd looking, but then again I really could make…
DIY Bee Swarm Catcher
The instructions below are for a simple burlap net that can be used to capture bee swarms so that they could be moved to a…
How to Make a Case for Scissors
These instructions for making a case for scissors were originally published in 1907. What I love most about the newspapers from the early 1900s is…
A Sleeping Porch That Fits Over Your Head From 1912
If you have ever wanted to get plenty of fresh air while you sleep, here is an uncomfortable way to do so: a sleeping porch…
