December 3, 2008
In addition to needle cases, scissors, thimbles, and pin cushions, other sewing tools such as rulers, pincushions, bodkins, clamps and thread winders can be highly collectible. The most valuable items in this genre date from the Victorian era, the heyday of sewing. Look for whole sets of items, often boxed in decorative sewing boxes or etui cases, and engraved items, which sometimes bear the name or initials of an affluent seamstress.
I think I started collecting vintage aprons seriously probably in 1991, my first year of college. I was an ab… [more]
Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. These first paper patterns were des… [more]
Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha… [more]
Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti… [more]
Inspired by the French fashion magazine of the same name, this site offers fashion catalog covers and magazine illu… [more]
An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por… [more]
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