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Dainty Embroidery Designs for Handkerchief Corners

Newspapers used to published embroidery designs for the women readers, such as the pattern below for handkerchief corners. Cloth handkerchiefs used to be a necessity…

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Embroidery Decoration For Night Dress From 1913

This embroidery pattern was originally published in 1913 for a night dress, but it would suit just about any child’s or woman’s garment. It would…

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Embroidery Design From 1915 For Trimming A Baby Bonnet And Girl’s Dress

The following embroidery pattern for a baby bonnet and dress was originally published in a newspaper in 1915. Embroidery Design for Trimming a Baby Bonnet…

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Butterfly Embroidery Designs For Lingerie From 1914

These butterfly patterns for embroidery were originally published in a newspaper from 1914. They can be used on just about anything, from backpacks to t-shirts…

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Dresser Scarf And Apron Embroidery Patterns From 1912

The dresser scarf and apron embroidery patterns were originally published in 1912. The instructions read: This very attractive dresser scarf is easily made and most…

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Embroidery Pattern For Decorated Collar From 1918

Patterns for decorated collars were published in numerous newspapers in the early 1900s. The collars were part of the fashion and even a social symbol,…

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Design For Embroidered Bags From 1909

The pattern and embroidery design for carry bags was originally published in 1909. Design for Embroidered Bags Text reads: I don’t like to be a…

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Embroidery Design For Lingerie From 1911

Women would embroider just about anything they could get their hands on in the early 20th century, including their lingerie. the pattern below was originally…

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Wreath Embroidery Pattern From 1911

The following wreath embroidery pattern was originally published in 1911 in The Washington Herald. The text that accompanied the pattern reads: This little wreath is…

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Embroidery Design For Lingerie And Bag From 1913

The following embroidery pattern for lingerie and a fabric bag was originally published in a newspaper in 1913. Embroidery Design For Lingerie And Bag Text…

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