National Sewing Month

National Sewing Month is a time to celebrate the skill that helps you look stylish, elegant, and create a cozy home. With a needle, thread, and some fabric, anyone can craft beautiful and comfortable items all year long. September is the perfect opportunity to pick up a needle and start sewing for yourself, your family, and your friends.

History

National Sewing Month was established thanks to the efforts of www.nationalsewingmonth.org. This craft encompasses a wide variety of activities—from simple repairs to embroidery and appliqué—with each culture contributing its own patterns, ornaments, and stitch types. In American culture, sewing is regarded as an important art form, which is why President Ronald Reagan officially declared September as National Sewing Month in 1982.

Interesting Facts

• Despite the invention of the sewing machine in the 19th century, hand sewing is still valued by designers and homemakers alike.
• The list of fabrics used today is nearly endless, including both natural and synthetic materials.
• Modern computerized sewing machines make it possible to create intricate patterns, original seams, and even transfer designs onto fabric automatically.
• The first known examples of sewing date back to about 25,000 BC, when ancient people used bone needles to sew animal skins into clothing and shelters.
• Thomas Saint invented the first sewing machine in 1750, which was later improved by Isaac Singer a century later.
• For many, sewing is a beloved hobby, while for others, exclusive hand-sewn garments are a true status symbol.

How to Take Part

If you enjoy sewing, September is a great time to add a cozy shawl or a new skirt to your wardrobe. Try your hand at making a writer’s bag or a patchwork quilt. National Sewing Month is also a wonderful time to work with your child to create clothes for a favorite doll, or to give a themed gift to someone who loves to sew.

When is National Sewing Month in 2025?

National Sewing Month is observed on September 1 each year.

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