In the not too distant past, most mothers and wives had the ability to sew; A necessary skill to keep up with the changing needs of a growing family. Whether clothing needed to be made or repaired, household linens made, or bedding sewn for a warmer night’s sleep, the women of the house were always ready—with needle and thread in hand—to take care of what was needed. But in today’s world, being able to sew is not a necessary skill but an optional hobby that can be done for fun rather than just necessity. And for many, sewing means having a well-stocked sewing kit on hand to tackle any and all projects.
Sewing kits come in different sizes – their contents depend on the skill of the seamstress and the need and desire of the household. A sewing kit can instantly help the casual tailor deal with a missing button, a pant that needs a hem, or a torn seam; But it can also hold all the tools needed for the most skilled and motivated seamstress who likes to design and make garments, linens, and a variety of creative projects.
Of course, a well-stocked sewing kit should include all the functional items needed for sewing including needles, pins, thread, tape measure, and fabric scissors. But it can – and should – also contain elements that appeal to you on an aesthetic level. Make your sewing kit a place to gather bits or scraps of fabric you like — even if you don’t know exactly where you’ll be using them. Chances are you’ll find a project that calls for that special piece of fabric that you’re now glad you saved.
But your sewing kit doesn’t need to stop there; Add buttons, snaps, and any trinkets you come across on your travels. You never know. You can spend a day with your child making crafts and sewing dolls all made from the collection that you have lovingly collected in your sewing collection.
