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 ...
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 ...
In the 1800s, when sewing was an everyday activity, sewing tools and scissors were carefully stored in a prominent place. Today, old sewing boxes are selling for high prices. Some boxes were built ...
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..
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The Tiny Centuries-Old Collectible That Can Be Worth Serious Cash
Once beloved by Queen Victoria, these tiny Scottish Tartanware keepsakes bring old-world charm—and impressive value—to ...
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 ...
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In a decades-long family holiday tradition, two New Hampshire brothers have been regifting the same box of hard candy back and forth for more than 30 years. The brothers have had to resort to ...
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