Category: 20th Century Era Sewing History
Learn all about those beautiful dresses and fabrics from the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, and beyond. The history of sewing during the 20th century is quite impressive. Learn all about those nifty feed sacks that were used to make dresses, underwear, and aprons, as well as common patterns from the time period. And of course, you can see examples of beautiful dresses from that nostalgic era.
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Sewing, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyThe Fascinating History of Antique Pin Cushions
Pin cushions, also known as needle cushions, have been used by seamstresses and needle workers for centuries to store and organize their pins, needles,…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyThose Gorgeous 1930’s Reproduction Fabrics
Is there anything prettier than a row of fabric bolts full of 1930s reproduction fabrics? Many of you would agree that they are gorgeous…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Civil War Era Sewing History, Civil War Quilts and Fabric, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturySo, Who Invented the Sewing Machine Anyway?
Have you ever thought about who invented the sewing machine? Maybe you think it was Singer? Maybe it was Howe? Did you know there…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, All About Sewing, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyFeed Sack Fabric
We have all seen the 1930s reproduction fabric in the quilt shops but did you know the history behind these fabrics? Prior to 1840,…