Making a Historical Sewing Kit "housewife" + Free Pattern

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Housewife, hussif, hussy, whatever you want to call these 18th, 19th and 20th century historical and vintage mini sewing kits they are wonderful! And a great project to use up some of those tiny scraps of fabric from other projects! This one is really a scrap buster so get your cabbage patch ready. I've created a free pdf pattern for this easy beginner (ish) friendly sewing pattern so what are you waiting for! go make one!
Happy sewing!!
xoxo
Ora Lin {they/them}
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00:00 intro
00:33 the pattern
1:33 the plan
2:28 patch working
3:13 change of plan
3:36 interlining or no?
4:21 attaching the layers
5:46 small things
9:51 cat
10:09 final thoughts
11:19 reveal even tho you've already seen it
12:24 using a thimble talk
13:55 outro
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  • @lindad1612
    @lindad1612 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done hussif! I do historical reenacting and you did the binding just right. Bias cut fabric was not used in the 18th C for bindings as cutting on the bias wastes a lot of fabric - with the grain is historically correct. The bunching around the curves is normal and is eased in with the stitches. It is fussy to do but worth the end result. Overall you did a very nice job.

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you for sharing that bit of info!

  • @EmelieWaldken
    @EmelieWaldken8 ай бұрын

    In Swedish we call these marsma (pronounce "mash-mah") and I had been drooling on my partner's for a while... when he surprised me by making one for me ! All scraps of beautiful fabrics, all handsewn, many pockets and in the biggest one there was chocolate !

  • @ruth5562
    @ruth5562 Жыл бұрын

    This is a wonderful way turn little scraps into something useful and beautiful. I love that most of it is handsewn. These would make thoughtful gifts for those coming out of homeless shelters, those who've lost everything in storms and fires - starting out all over again must be so very hard. A little useful something would be so much appreciated. Every little thing counts, especially when done with such love. Thank you for the pattern and your great instructions!

  • @KathrynsRavens
    @KathrynsRavens2 жыл бұрын

    Super cute! I love that you added the extra section cause that's exactly what I would have done. In the sewing kit I made years ago I have ribbon to tie on a bodkin and another for a tailors thimble

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    2 жыл бұрын

    oooh I hadn't even thought about the fact that you can use a ribbon tie to hold a tailor's thimble! thats a great idea

  • @tracybrewer3377
    @tracybrewer33774 ай бұрын

    Beautifully sewn. And the curved edge looks ok. And enjoy your trip next week

  • @joannepeyton1654
    @joannepeyton165410 ай бұрын

    Hi Ora: I’ve seen many handmade sewing kits, but I’m liking yours the best. Great project for scraps. Thank you for the pattern. Very clear instructions. I’m working on a slow stitching project, and once done, will give yours a go. You are so pretty, sweet and talented. So happy to subscribe to your channel. 💜😎🇺🇸

  • @maryengleman1514
    @maryengleman1514 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the lovely relaxing interlude in my day, and also the generous free pattern. I'm on a very limited income and going to spend $10 riotously in making myself a sewing kit like this, and now I can put all the money into the fabric and embellishment instead of spending way too much on a commercial pattern. I will definitely be back to purchase a pattern as soon as I can. Best regards and happy sewing!

  • @dorian8470
    @dorian8470 Жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking of making this for my partner & tatting some lace to replace the pocket fabric, so you can see the embroidery floss colours through it.. Thank you for inspiring me!

  • @kevinorr6880
    @kevinorr6880 Жыл бұрын

    I made one of these for every young man in my family. Everyone should know how to care for their own repairs. Every military guy used to be issued one.

  • @tracybrewer3377
    @tracybrewer33774 ай бұрын

    Looks great. I can never cut things out with the free style rotary cutter. Usually I cut it messy or the thing I'm making. The fabrics are great

  • @newviolets8489
    @newviolets84894 ай бұрын

    Very nice. Like your hand sewing,. Everything about it is beautiful and thoughtfully done.

  • @FatimaD9
    @FatimaD94 ай бұрын

    Many thanks. This is a easy pattern to get started with and not overwhelming.

  • @ThatSpoonieTransGuy
    @ThatSpoonieTransGuy2 жыл бұрын

    Oooh, that looks great! Mine is currently just a little pouch similar to a tobacco pouch, but it's more of a repair kit than a full sewing kit anyway, with snips, tread, a little roll with needles and pins, a thimble and some spare buttons. Thanks for reminding me to add a seam ripper hahaha. But mine is tiny, which is great since I'll be camping and travelling by public transport.

  • @HexxWhat
    @HexxWhat2 жыл бұрын

    Another really great small but useful project! I have lots of scraps with no purpose so maybe I'll put them towards something like this. Great video

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you! scraps are so hard to use up but this project is a great one for them because they dont need to be big to be useful

  • @jocelynleung7480
    @jocelynleung74802 жыл бұрын

    You’re coming out with so many patterns in a row and it’s amazing!

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    2 жыл бұрын

    they're going to slow down soon😅 but there will definitely be more free patterns in the future!

  • @habituscraeftig
    @habituscraeftig Жыл бұрын

    I always assumed these must be much larger and bulkier, like the nylon folding pouches that get sold for travelers. But really, one doesn't usually need fabric scissors for handsewing, and snips are not mich bigger than any other tools that I might want to carry. I really like that yours folds into a tiny wallet-sized pouch. That seems much more workable. The use of flat bobbins also made so much sense! So many eureka moments in one video. I feel silly for letting this sit in my watchlist for so long.

  • @user-qu6si2wq8y
    @user-qu6si2wq8y2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for the pattern - I appreciate it! By the way - love your hair! Lynn

  • @Bunefoo401
    @Bunefoo4013 ай бұрын

    Love it … love your hair style and color, as well

  • @MrStanwillis
    @MrStanwillis9 ай бұрын

    Lovely work, calming. Thank you

  • @thecrafteaneighbor5177
    @thecrafteaneighbor517711 ай бұрын

    Very lovely. Thanks so much for the pattern. 😊❤

  • @jackiehorn3724
    @jackiehorn37244 ай бұрын

    I love this. Very very nice!!

  • @myintuitivepages
    @myintuitivepages2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ora appreciate this

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @FantasticalFolliesCostuming
    @FantasticalFolliesCostuming2 жыл бұрын

    Fun! I like the addition of the scissor thing and the spot for the seam ripper. The two things I'm ALWAYS looking for 😆 Thanks for this!

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    2 жыл бұрын

    its wonderful to actually know where they are for once

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana4 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @katrinawade3226
    @katrinawade3226 Жыл бұрын

    Love this!!

  • @mlewis8579
    @mlewis8579 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your video and I am really enjoying it and I subscribed. Thank you for all your work.

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    Жыл бұрын

    💕💕💕

  • @stevezytveld6585
    @stevezytveld65852 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Lovely work. And now you have something that will remind you of all the projects you've worked on over the past year. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes!

  • @anthonyhorn5914
    @anthonyhorn59142 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from a Snappy Dragon fan! Man, this sewing kit looks fantastic. I do wish I had something like this instead of my purse which is just a bunch of maybe stuff I'll need.

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi hi! You should totally make one😉

  • @elycabezas778
    @elycabezas778Ай бұрын

    The project is very nice, thank you very much for sharing, I would love to have the pattern but I can't find it, hugs 🌷

  • @charlottejones7341
    @charlottejones7341 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to get the longer pattern of the sewing kit

  • @barbaragallagher1996
    @barbaragallagher19965 ай бұрын

    Thank you sew much….👩🏻‍🎨🐑💕

  • @annamotzner5591
    @annamotzner5591 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you learn your hand sewing? You do it very well. I like your hussif and the quilting pattern you used on the front.

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you! I'm self taught for the most part. I've leaden from watching videos of master tailors hand sewing! I have a video that breaks down the technique I use!

  • @Lyryn2214
    @Lyryn22142 жыл бұрын

    Came here from SnappyDragon and am very happy to have found you!

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    2 жыл бұрын

    happy you're here!

  • @ThirrinDiamond
    @ThirrinDiamond Жыл бұрын

    Yaassss, know your boundaries 💗 /gen Ty for the vid ^__^

  • @blufaerie
    @blufaerie Жыл бұрын

    This is a perfect scrap busting project! I also think the original names are too colonial and gendered, and I appreciate what you named this project. Lastly, I love the music and production of your videos! ❤

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! "one sec let me put my housewife in my bag" sounds really weird when you think about it. I'm glad im not the only one who thinks that.

  • @barefacedquestions
    @barefacedquestions Жыл бұрын

    This looks so cool, but I've realized that it's still a bit too hard for my beginner skill 😅. Is there a name for the criss-cross stitch at 9:08? How did you sew in the ribbon tie? And I suppose the stitches you used to sew the small sections are visible on the outer fabric?

  • @Ora_Lin

    @Ora_Lin

    Жыл бұрын

    The large stitch in white thread at the timestamp you mentioned is just a diagonal basting stitch with the thread tail caught under the first stitch. the ribbon can be sewn on with any stitch you like! if I recall correctly I used a backstitch. And nope! you can use whatever stitches you like! If you prefer to sew by machine and want the stitches not to show on the outside I recommend sewing all the pockets and little bits onto the backing piece before you add the outer piece that will be seen when the sewing kit is all tied up. hope that helps!

  • @cathys949
    @cathys9492 ай бұрын

    The scissors are indeed in the shape of a stork! They were originally designed that way for midwives who used small sharp scissors to cut the umbilical cord at a birth. Your kit is very nice, and useful!

  • @cidaswistakski5151
    @cidaswistakski51513 ай бұрын

    Linda demais!

  • @elaineedgar2913
    @elaineedgar29135 ай бұрын

    I can’t find the pattern on my iPad.

  • @pmar2227
    @pmar2227 Жыл бұрын

    you seem like the coolest person in the world

  • @barefacedquestions
    @barefacedquestions Жыл бұрын

    Is there any risk of the needles in the needle book sliding off? I often get paranoid about being poked by the needles.

  • @lindad1612

    @lindad1612

    Жыл бұрын

    The thickness and 'grip' of the wool keeps the needles secure. You can also weave the needle in the fabric for a tighter grip.

  • @barefacedquestions

    @barefacedquestions

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lindad1612 Thank you.

  • @kathleenmayhorne3183
    @kathleenmayhorne31832 ай бұрын

    To save your fingers, you may find it better to put your needles inside the book?

  • @MoniqueAO888
    @MoniqueAO8882 ай бұрын

    It's a crane.

  • @charlottejones7341
    @charlottejones7341 Жыл бұрын

    I am so sorry when I saw this video I didn't have any money or I would have given some to you

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