Every household had a person who could make, alter and mend clothing before the sewing machine was invented in 1842. Learning to darn, mend and make samplers was part of the education for girls rich ...

Sewing used to be an important job for every woman. The 18th-century woman had to spin and weave to make cloth, then cut and stitch it into clothing, bed linens, towels and even rugs. Although the ...

Fishing tackle boxes make excellent sewing boxes, as there are plenty of compartments for storing everything from thread and bobbins to unpickers and needles. Label each of the different compartment..

Ah, vintage sewing notions! There’s something undeniably charming about those little treasures tucked away in grandma’s ...

You probably keep a few old sewing items tucked away and don't realize some of them quietly gain value. You can spot pieces that craft lovers and collectors actively seek, turning ordinary notions ...

the larger box stamped RK 675, blackwood with inlaid decoration and maple interior and a blackwood thimble; the smaller box stamped RICHARD KELL MAKER 630, blackwood with maple interior Since January ...

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Dutch Design Week: designer Kiki van Eijk presents a cabinet that opens like a giant sewing box at her studio in Eindhoven this week as part of Dutch Design Week (+ movie). The cabinet was made of Elm ...