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Sewing was done in every household, and everyone needed a way to store the accessories. While sewing baskets were commonplace items, many antique sewing boxes could be considered works of art. Often made of fine woods, they were compartmentalized to hold items such as spools and needles, and were commonly inlaid with stones or carved with patterns or figures.


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An Interview on Vintage Fashion, Sewing, and Aprons with Author Amy Karol

An Interview on Vintage Fashion, Sewing, and Aprons with Author Amy Karol

I think I started collecting vintage aprons seriously probably in 1991, my first year of college. I was an ab…  [more]

Guest Column: Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns

Guest Column: Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns

Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. These first paper patterns were des…  [more]



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Sewing Machine Collector

Sewing Machine Collector

Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha…  [more]

Vintage Patterns

Vintage Patterns

Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti…  [more]

EchodelaMode.com

EchodelaMode.com

Inspired by the French fashion magazine of the same name, this site offers fashion catalog covers and magazine illu…  [more]

Sensibility Vintage Images

Sensibility Vintage Images

An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por…  [more]


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