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Vintage Sewing tools

 

Here views into our not so distant past,  

a time when most every home had a sewing machine.  

Sewing was part of regular school curriculum, being included in Home Economics classes.  

Skill in needle arts was considered an essential skill for women.  

Note how glamorous the ladies in these representations are.  

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I love this booklet.  How glamorous our lady is, with her pumps, hair all in place and the fabulous stylish dress she is wearing.  Of course, she made it herself.

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needle book

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 needle book

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Does anyone still use marking paper  to mark darts when laying out a pattern?

They actually work very well.   Getting the marks out is the sometimes a problem. They don't always disappear.

 

these are what you use to make the marks

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With this you don't have to pin. It works well.  I've tried it, but I don't know where to get more of the "pins".

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This tape is for measuring the inseam on men's trousers

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The red one has

a very convenient place to hold

 chalk on top.

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This is one tool I wish someone would remake. It's wonderful for marking hems.  All you need to do is place the suction cup on a smooth surface & squeeze the bulb.

 

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Sally Stitch recommended sewing tools

 

Two Victorian trading cards 

advertising threads 

I've come to the conclusion  those who sew love gadgets.

 Have you noticed how many different tools are associated with sewing?

 

 

 

 

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