Victorian sewing box pattern

And this time it's me! Andrea and I had arranged what turned into a New Year Swap between us and just look what she sent me. A most beautiful sewing box that she made herself (how awesome is that?) and four lovely fat quarters. I could just squeal in delight - in fact I think I will anyway because after all, you can't hear me. Here's a close up of the exquisite workmanship. I could never, ever make anything like this myself and I can't stop looking at it. It has certainly brightened up this…

inside a hexagon sewing box with pockets - learn to make the inner pockets

Tutorials - Fabric covered needlework box - I recently took a two day workshop on how to make a hexagonal etui, or fabric covered needlework box. The original was designed by Dilys Fronks, UK box designer, amongst other things. I believe some of her box designs are available as kits, but in this instance, we cut out

The Victorian Sewing Box Pattern

This is the pdf sewing pattern for the Etui Folding Sewing Box. Now's your chance to make your very own beautiful Etui folding sewing box, pin pot, and cushion, and needle case. It's an ingenious design that is super practical and it looks good too. The designer is sure that you will have as much fun making yours as she did.

I first made a Victorian sewing box a few years ago, before kids and when I was living in Auckland. My LQS was "Patchworks of Ponsonby" whi...

Antique Victorian sewing box.

You may ask... what is a Hussif? It is a Victorian sewing kit. My silver thimble which I use all the time, when I am sewing. Many years ago, I went to a weekend class with a group of Ladies and we all made a Hussif. We had a lovely time and this has been a useful place to keep all my sewing paraphernalia. They have little pockets for everything scissors, measuring tape, pins, needles, and thimble. All the stitching was done by hand, on cream silk and I embroidered little roses and buds on…