The Napoleonic Coat Goldwork Sampler kit introduces the embroiderer to the threads and techniques used to recreate the goldwork embroidery from an original military dress coat worn by one of Napoleon's aide de camp's in the early 1800s.

Now available in gilt, silver or copper, while stocks last.

If just purchasing the Instructions & Diagram, these will be sent to you via email and will comprise comprehensive instructions with images, stitch guide, diagram with key and full sized design. Please note, the Instructions are the same regardless of metal thread colour. You must choose No for Mellor to then be able to see the Instructions & Diagram option. Please select Instructions Only at checkout for free 'delivery' by email.

This kit came about due to a commission I undertook in 2021-22, to recreate all the embroidery on the original in order for a full size replica coat to be created. This was an extremely detailed commission, involving reading through countless documents and translating the information found into the pertinent motifs for that rank of officer, including the correct sizing of all sections of the embroidery. The article the BBC ran on my work can be found here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-60439717

The kit includes calico with the design already transferred, a range of metal threads and spangles, sewing thread, two types of padding, needles and beeswax, as well as full instructions with a diagram.

Currently out of stock: There is an option to add a mellor to the kit. This is an extremely useful goldwork tool, which will come in very handy many times during the stitching of this kit. The point helps lay cut purls into place, aids their removal if required and keeps the thread from tangling with them. The flat side smooths edges of cutwork, rubs and pokes padding, cutwork and metal threads into place and buffs chips (no chips in this kit though). It's also used in whitework to help lay threads neatly and in both techniques, minimises fingers touching the thread and thereby transferring dirt and oils, causing the metal to tarnish more quickly and white thread to become grubby.

The finished embroidery is 15.5cm high by 7cm wide.

Suitable for those with some experience.

Napoleonic Coat Goldwork Sampler Kit

From £8.00

Quantity

heavyweight calico

metal threads in gilt, silver or copper

sewing thread

padding

needles

stitch guide and diagram

comprehensive instructions
I make every effort to ensure everything is of the highest quality and workmanship, and packaged accordingly.

If however, an item is faulty and you would like to return, please notify me within 14 days. Once the item has been received back (in the original unused condition) a replacement or refund of the cost of the item and your postage can be arranged. If returning an item, please include details of your name, address and telephone/e-mail contact.

If you are not satisfied with your item I will happily refund the purchase price once the item is returned and deemed to be in a re-saleable condition, provided it is returned to me within 30 days of receipt (in the original unused condition), postage paid by the sender. Always ask for a Proof of Posting Certificate, as we will need a copy of this should your parcel get lost in the post. I do not refund delivery postage or return postage should you not be satisfied with the item.
Delivery: Unless otherwise requested, all items are posted by Royal Mail's Second class service to all UK addresses. For items available in stock I aim to despatch within 3 days of receiving an order.

Where International Postage is offered on an item, the price quoted is for the Royal Mail 'International Signed For' airmail service. Delivery quoted by Royal Mail is for 5-7 days for Europe and 7-9 days for outside Europe. If another service is required, i.e. non-signed for, please let me know and I can quote accordingly for you.

Where applicable, a CN22 Customs Declaration form will be completed and attached to the outside of the parcel. Please note that if orders placed outside of the EU are liable for customs duty/import taxes on delivery, payment of such customs amounts are the responsibility of the person the package is addressed to. Please understand the seller will not be held responsible for delay due to any customs intervention.

Please ensure your delivery address is correct as I cannot redirect a parcel once it is in transit, nor am I able to replace the order free of charge. If an item is lost due to the incorrect address being given and you would still like the item, a new one must be purchased. No discount will be offered.

Lenham Needlecraft & The Art of the Needle

Purveyor of Appleton's crewel & tapestry wools,
canvas, twill & other fabrics, embroidery & needlepoint kits & metal threads

Napoleonic Coat Goldwork Sampler Kit

Kit contains:

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Lenham Needlecraft & The Art of the Needle

Purveyor of Appleton's crewel & tapestry wools, canvas, twill & other fabrics, embroidery & needlepoint kits & metal threads

Napoleonic Coat Goldwork Sampler Kit

Kit contains:

RETURN & REFUND POLICY

SHIPPING INFO

ECO FRIENDLY

Purveyor of Appleton's crewel & tapestry wools,
canvas, twill & other fabrics, embroidery & needlepoint kits & metal threads