Housewife sewing kit

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.

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

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

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 ...

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

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

in fall 2010 issue of Stitch (Interweave) blogged; www.lindamade.com/wordpress/2010/09/1744/

The term Housewife refering to a sewing kit was first mentioned I believe in a dictionary in 1749. But for it to be posted in a dictionary a...