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Stitches in Time Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Saturday, February 22, 2020, 12:00-3:00 PM (ages 7 and up) Join Longstreet Farm staff for an informal session on hand-sewing basics - learn five simple stitches for quick repairs, or bring a project with you to work on as we converse. You can borrow our sundries or bring your own. This is a great chance to start a new hobby or get started on those mending projects in a no-pressure environment.

Period Clothing Sewing Group 3rd Saturday of the month February to December 2019 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm Monmouth County Historical Association 70 Court St, Freehold 07728 If you're interested in sewing, or like period clothing and want to know more about construction, or are working on period clothing, come on by! Meetings will be held every third Saturday of the month from 12 - 4 pm at the museum in Freehold. This group is free for members and $5 for non-members. Below is a tentative schedule of meetings for 2019. Please note dates and topics are subject to change. February 16 - Aprons & Neckerchiefs March 16 - Caps April 13 - Shortgowns & Bedgowns May 18 - Jackets June 15/16 - Tentative Gown Workshop at Taylor-Butler July 20 - Finishing Ongoing Projects August 17 - Tentative Workshop or Fieldtrip Sept 21 - Hats October 19 - Accessories, (i.e. mitts, hoods, etc.) November 16 - TBD December 21 - TBD If you are interested in in this group or have any question call Outreach Man...

JUNE 15 @ 9:00 AM  -  JUNE 16 @ 5:00 PM $20 – $150 JOIN US FOR A 2-DAY WORKSHOP IN 18TH-CENTURY WOMEN’S JACKET CONSTRUCTION! Put your own modern twist on the garment or create a bespoke piece using historically accurate construction methods. Jackets were “undress” wear in the 18th century and the silhouette of the jacket used in the workshop will be the creative starting point for your own designer garment. Included in the workshop are: the jacket pattern, instructions, muslin for fitting, lunch, and pattern grading instructions. On Saturday evening, opt-in for the dinner and share a special meal cooked 18th-century style for the group. Learn how to make your own historic 18 th- century ladies’ jacket – or an haute couture fashion design of your own – at the  2019 Woman’s Jacket Workshop , presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA).  This two-day event is the latest in a series of MCHA workshops on making authentic colonial per...

Saturday, January 12  - 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Holmdel, Monmouth County Stitches in Time On Saturday, join the Historic Longstreet Farm staff for an informal session on hand-sewing basics - learn five basic stitches, easy mending techniques, or bring a project with you to work on as we converse. You can borrow our sundries or bring your own. This is a great chance to start a new hobby in a no-pressure environment!  Open to ages 7 and up. Historic Longstreet Farm is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ. For more information, call 732-946-3758 or visit  www.monmouthcountyparks.com .