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 ...

Get your home and life organized with all of these beginner sewing projects. These boxes, baskets, buckets, and pouches keep ...

This sewing box is made from sandalwood and ivory and shows how materials from the British Empire were used to make objects for the British market. The compartments were fashioned to hold needles and ...

A Chorley businesswoman has launched the world's first vintage sewing box subscription service after noticing an upsurge of interest during lockdown. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...