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 ...

Regardless if you’re an experienced sewer or a beginner in sewing, owning a sewing box is absolutely essential. It serves as a useful and effective method for keeping all your sewing essentials in one ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...