Housewife sewing kit

I made my very own hussif last month, as I often travel trough with sewing/embroidery/knitting projects, I needed a kit where I can have all my essentials

When I made my pretty pastel Hussif in June the response from readers was incredible, so it seemed only natural that I should take you ...

If you have found yourself often sewing by hand, as I have recently, you need a place to keep your favorite notions at the ready. In the 18th and 19th century, the need to keep little items from getting lost in pockets and bags was just as prevalent as it is now. To a Georgian-era woman, a “housewife” was the perfect place to secure small valuable items she wanted to keep on her person.

RN Sailors Housewife sewing kit. Roll up leather kit containing all items necessary for clothing repairs

For my birthday I received a sewing kit from my dear friend Erika. The sewing kit was for a sewing kit, which is kind of a funny thing to say. And in actually it was labelled as an 18th Century Housewife. The kit was a collaboration between Sewstine, one of my favorite 18th Century Costumers and master embroiderers and The Lady Detalle who is also a costumer and jewelry designer. Both have shops on Etsy, which is were Erika purchased my gift.

Are you new to sewing and you don’t know what tools you need to make your sewing a success? Do you wonder if you need more tools in your sewing kit even when you have

This "housewife" or sewing kit is made for use at 18th century events and for general use. It is my second try at making an at least fairly authentic pa... Housewife Sewing Kit

A sewing pattern review for Self Drafted Pattern 421927-1000. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

Housewife Sewing Kit With Blue Handwoven Trim | Etsy | Housewife sewing kit, Hand weaving, Sewing kit

ILL. VII Huswif pattern, courtesy of Sandra Highouse