How to Sew a Housewife or a Victorian Sewing Kit

In this video, I show how to sew a Victorian sewing kit or a housewife as they were commonly called. This is just one style of housewife but it is a pretty simple one and good for using up scraps.
The final dimensions I used were:
outside fashion fabric: 5"x17"
white lining fabric: 5"x12 1/2"
batting: 5"x12 1/2"
ribbon tie: 20"
If you make one, post a photo on Instagram and tag me (@vtorhunter) in the description!
link to the scissors (not an affiliate): www.amazon.com/Stainless-Scis...
Sorry for my radio silence for so long, my internet has been too slow to upload anything so I am now sitting outside of the closed library to use theirs. I can't wait for them to reopen! And don't worry, I have more videos in the works. (and so don't worry, I went to that shop in Seattle back in early March and not during the lockdown)
Music:
Bike Sharing to Paradise by Dan Bodan
Unknown Longing by Asher Fulero

[@944gemma]

I’m going to say, of all the housewife videos I’ve watched, this is my favorite. Thank you so much for posting.

[@VtorHunter]

Wow, thank you!

[@yvettelovis2971]

This is a tutorial i have spent a very long time looking for. Thanks so much, made my first one today, so great to have easy steps to follow...once i realised you were makjng more than 1 😂. So happy

[@TheSjholz]

Thanks for the tutorial! I just made my own housewife using vintage scraps fabric from my grandmother’s stash and your instructions. I’m seriously considering making these as my Christmas gifts to my family members this year

[@VtorHunter]

That's so awesome!! I hope it went smoothly. And that is a great idea, which I fully support.

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

About 25 years ago I found a pattern for a similar project. I still have the case, but I’m not clever enough to figure out how I made it . (Lost the pattern). I’ve been wanting to make another and so glad to have found your tutorial. The only difference is that the old one had three pockets, but is the same length. I’m ready to make a new one , thank you very much. 🌴Tallahassee, Florida 🌴

[@insidiouschaos812]

I have been looking for a really straightforward tutorial to make one of these, thank you

[@VtorHunter]

I'm so glad I could help. I hope yours works out well and if you have any questions let me know!

[@doracamarena7964]

Thanks for the link to scissors . Great job on ur project!!! Love it!!

[@LaDivinaLover]

Yaaaaaasss Queen!!! Thank you for this! I’m a sewing moron so this is insanely helpful! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VtorHunter]

You're so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@jackiejames4551]

Great project. Not many think to include a pocket for scissors. Thank you.

[@VtorHunter]

Gotta have the scissor pocket!

[@veemcg3682]

This is a very useful video, thank you. I loved seeing your hens in the tree as I've never seen any up a tree before. I would love to know which island you live on and where you are in the world. I've had a bad fall recently causing multiple fractures in my hands and arms but as soon as these are healed enough to get back to my hobbies I will enjoy making myself a lovely little sewing kit like the ones you've just made. God bless you from Vera in Northern Ireland

[@catherinelevison3310]

This is a great project and I love your sewing machine. Thank you!

[@VtorHunter]

Thanks! I like sewing with my featherweight.

[@janetneely5846]

I love this video and method. Thank you!

[@Shannon-Townsend]

This is PERFECT, just what I was looking to make. Thanks!!

[@VtorHunter]

Awesome! I hope it goes well!

[@erlindaarmijo5876]

Love the name you gave to this sewing book

[@dorismartinez7307]

Very cute and useful project. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@jessemciver9592]

i just made this and it's insanely cute 🥰 it's also insanely easy and i enjoyed every minute of the process. Thank you!

[@VtorHunter]

That's so great!!

[@mollymoon510]

Just made mine today! thanks for the inspiration!

[@VtorHunter]

Awesome! I hope it worked out well and your new housewife is handy.

[@biboubip_lea]

I just discovered your channel through CoCoVid and now I need to make one of these right now!! 😁 Glad I came across your channel for this great tutorial ❤️

[@VtorHunter]

Welcome! I hope your housewife came out well!

[@kipp5083]

What a great tutorial!!

[@VtorHunter]

Thank you!

[@alison4610]

It would be super helpful to use a liner fabric with a right/wrong side. I get mixed up with the muslin.

[@calstalk1675]

Love them

[@ThymewithLisa]

Great VIDEO, love your white featherweight!!!

[@VtorHunter]

Thank you!!

[@annie-ru5ri]

I loved this video!!! So, glad you're doing this :) video turned out great as well as the sewing kits. I want your sewing machine!

[@VtorHunter]

Yay! Thank you! There is a black one for sale at my local thrift shop for $250, too bad you live so far away!

[@annie-ru5ri]

@@VtorHunter Oh man that is a bummer! I wish. I've been wanting to practice how to sew. I'm LOVING your channel and your videos. It's good to see you even through a screen.

[@apollonianeumer3094]

Very Helpful!

[@VtorHunter]

I'm so glad!

[@944gemma]

Nice little featherweight. I love mine.

[@VtorHunter]

I love it

[@TealCheetah]

Abby Cox did a giveaway of a housewife. My little lesbian heart was sad for a moment finding out that it was a sewing kit.

[@LaDivinaLover]

😂😝 ❤️🏳️‍🌈 this made me squee and giggle lols isn’t Abby great though? I just bought a couple of those kits Abby mentioned from Lady Detalle’s Etsy shop

[@VtorHunter]

That's fabulous. (I liked this ages ago, but it keeps showing up under comments I haven't responded to so I am also commenting now, months later)

[@ElizabethEstervig]

Yay for featherweights!

[@VtorHunter]

They are so fun!

[@oc_villain3833]

Nice work three .,

[@VtorHunter]

Thank you!

[@marywhite2407]

Thanks ...do you line the pocket and scissors pocket?

[@VtorHunter]

I did, but you probably don't have to.

[@barefacedquestions]

Is there any substitute for wool felt? All the felt fabrics I can find are synthetic.

[@VtorHunter]

That would be fine. Wool has the benefit of helping to prevent rusty needles but in this day and age of super cheap needles and pins it isn't a big deal.

[@barefacedquestions]

@@VtorHunter Thank you. That makes sense.

[@TealCheetah]

Im so sad this has so few views

[@VtorHunter]

I'm just a new channel, so it's okay. Hopefully it will get out a bit more because people seem to be finding it helpful.