Conserving Threads

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Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics

"We do not swear, but we do not hesitate to say -- Velocipedestrianistical-estinirianologist,

Will C. Rood, Chicago, 1895."

New Publication

From Conserving Threads

A Collection of Instructions for The Kellogg French Tailor System for Cutting Every Description of Ladies' Garments. Invented by Mme. Kellogg, 1880-1892.

Foreward by Melanie D. Sanford.
Compiled, arranged, and reprinted by Conserving Threads, 2025.

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Yarn, Threads & Fibers
Yarn, Threads & Fibers

Yarn, Threads & Fibers

Fiber Arts Tools & Kits
Fiber Arts Tools & Kits

Fiber Arts Tools & Kits

1800s - 2000s Sewing Patterns
1800s - 2000s Sewing Patterns

1800s - 2000s Sewing Patterns

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Vintage Sewing Ephemera

Vintage Sewing Ephemera

Antique & Vintage Textiles
Antique & Vintage Textiles

Antique & Vintage Textiles