National Sewing Month

National Sewing Month is a time when everyone should remember the skill that allows you to look stylish, elegant, and decorate your home. With a needle, thread, and a piece of fabric, we can create things of extraordinary beauty and comfort all year round. September is the time to take a needle and start sewing for yourself and your friends.

History

The event appeared in the calendar of events thanks to the initiative www.nationalsewingmonth.org. This art covers a wide range of activities – from simple sewing to embroidery and appliqué, with each nationality and culture bringing its own patterns, ornaments, and types of seams. For American culture, sewing holds great importance; it is recognized as a significant art form, which is why President Ronald Reagan declared September as Sewing Month in 1982.

Interesting Facts

• Despite the advent of the sewing machine in the 19th century, hand sewing is still appreciated by designers and many homemakers.
• It is impossible to list all the types of fabrics used for sewing today; they include both natural and synthetic materials.
• The most modern form of sewing is computerized sewing, which allows for the creation of unique, complex patterns, making original seams, and transferring patterns onto fabric.
• The first instances of sewing date back to around 25,000 BC, during the Upper Paleolithic era when our ancestors sewed clothing and shelters from animal skins using bone needles.
• The first sewing machine was invented in 1750 by Thomas Saint and was later improved by Isaac Singer a hundred years later.
• For many, sewing is a hobby, and for some, hand-sewn exclusive clothing is a status symbol.

How to take part

If you’re a sewer, September is a great time to add a cozy shawl or elegant skirt to your wardrobe. You could also try sewing a writer’s handbag or a patchwork quilt. A great way to celebrate National Sewing Month is to work with your daughter to make some outfits for her doll. If there are those who love to sew around you, make a themed gift.

When is National Sewing Month in 2024?

National Sewing Month is observed on September 1 each year.

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