Sewing History

This month, we're highlighting some designers of color that deserve to see the spotlight! Know any we missed? Let us know in the comments so we can learn too! 1.…

If the rich history of quilting hasn’t convinced you to give it a go, remember that quilting’s relevance hasn’t gone away. In the 21st century, quilting has developed in style,…

We looked briefly at the history of quilting in Quilting: A Definition and Historical Perspective, but there’s plenty more to learn! These timelines offer an overview of the specific points…

Dating back more than 5000 years, the art and craft of quilting are inextricably intertwined with the history of textiles, clothing, and home decor, and quilted objects are still immensely…

The textile industry, as we know it today, has been in the making quite some time, and all of its progress certainly didn’t happen overnight. This post is going to…

Dating back to the 1700s, magazines were a source for fashion inspiration. The world is always changing, but the importance that fashion has played in the history of our world…

Let’s begin with a true story: when asked to write a post regarding my stance on sewing and if it was a dying art, I looked at my boss disgusted…

Whether you’ve been sewing for decades and have seen more sewing machines than you can count, or you've only seen a few in passing at the craft store you can…

In the first half of the 20th century, two world wars and the Depression had wreaked havoc on the globe. But, the latter half of the forties brought about a…

In the throes of the revolutionary war, the United States of America turned to France for some economic encouragement. With a strong distaste for everything English, and eager to see…