Use your imagination, tools, and creativity to create your own lovely and personal sewing kit while learning about hand-needle stitching techniques in this one-day workshop led by Janith Bergeron, co-founder of the Sewing Tree and owner of Designs by Janith.
What’s a huswif?
As unique and individual as its owner, a huswif, or housewife, was a small portable sewing kit which held needles, pins, thread, buttons, and other sewing tools and which could be folded and carried in a pocket or workbag. While often thought of as a lady’s accessory, soldiers of the Revolution and Civil War also often carried a huswif to make repairs to their clothing.
A variety of fabrics, various needle craft supplies, beads, ribbon, etc., will be provided but you are welcome to bring any special fabrics you might like to use to personalize your huswif, such as old quilt pieces, vintage linens, buttons, crocheted items, or handkerchiefs.
DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2023
TIME: 9:00 – 3:00
COST: $20 (A variety of fabrics, various needle craft supplies, beads, ribbon, etc, will be provided.)
REGISTER: To register, send an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com by February 20.
What to bring
Workshop participants should bring a lunch, small scissors, pin cushion, and needle threader, along with any sewing tools you would like to include in your huswif (embroidery scissors, snips, thimble, etc.). While a huswif was historically made by hand, if you would prefer to construct your huswif by machine, a few sewing machines will be available to use, or you may bring your own small machine.
For additional information, send an email to designsbyjanith@gmail.com.