1915 Elementary Embroidery – Vintage Embroidery Stitch Guide (PDF)
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1915 Elementary Embroidery – Vintage Embroidery Stitch Guide (PDF)
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Elementary Embroidery by Mary Symonds (Mrs. G. Antrobus), published in 1915 by Macmillan and John Hogg, is a complete hand embroidery course in 15 chapters.
This 190-page edition preserves the original with 87 numbered figures, plus a glossary, reading notes and printable worksheets.
What's inside
- Stitch construction: chain, crewel, French knot, bullion, couching, shading
- Lettering, monograms and cross stitch marking
- Whitework, drawn thread work and cutwork
- Crewel embroidery, appliqué and goldwork
- Borders and finishing methods
The Archive Edition
The original pages are kept complete and in order. Our added pages come first and are clearly separated, so you can always work from the historic instructions.
File details
- Format: PDF, instant digital download
- Pages: 190
- Original publication: Elementary Embroidery, Mary Symonds, Macmillan / John Hogg, 1915
- Free bonus: 2027 Crochet Planner & Project Journal (188 pages, A4 + US Letter)
Good to know
- Digital download only. Nothing is shipped.
- Your download link appears on the order page and in your confirmation email right after payment.
- Historic terms, thread and hook sizes may differ from modern standards.
- Figures 1–87 illustrate stitches and techniques; they are not 87 full-size transfer patterns.
- For personal use. Please do not resell or share the files.
AI-assisted tools were used for cover artwork and some presentation images. The historic pages and patterns are original archive material.
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Every order includes our 188-page 2027 Crochet Planner & Project Journal in A4 and US Letter.
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You may sell the finished items you make. Please don't share the files. License
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Questions & answers
Is this embroidery book suitable for beginners?
Yes. Elementary Embroidery was written in 1915 as a step-by-step course. It starts with basic stitches such as chain, stem, satin and French knots and builds up to lettering, whitework, crewel work and goldwork.
Does it contain full-size transfer patterns?
No. The 87 numbered figures illustrate stitches and techniques. For full-size motifs to trace, see our Briggs Victorian Embroidery Designs or Liberty & Co. catalogue.
How will I receive my PDF?
Right after payment, download buttons appear on your order page and the links are also emailed to you. Nothing is shipped. How downloads work
Can I print the pattern at home?
Yes. The files print on both A4 and US Letter paper. Choose Fit to page or Scale to fit in your print settings.
Is the free crochet planner included?
Yes. Every order includes our 188-page 2027 Crochet Planner & Project Journal in A4 and US Letter.
Can I sell items I make from these patterns?
Yes. You may sell the finished handmade items you make. The PDF files themselves are for personal use and may not be shared or resold. License