A few of these pop up on eBay, usually with high 'buy it now' price tags. Thankfully, this midcentury-style sewing box comes with a low starting price.
Tag: sewing
eBay watch: Midcentury roll top sewing box
Another one for the crafters out there, this midcentury roll-top sewing box, which is currently up for auction.
Carter Sewing Machine Teapot
Although perhaps not the most practical of tea-carrying vessels, this Sewing Machine Teapot from Carter at Selfridges is certainly the most apt addition to the retro crafter's next tea party.
eBay watch: 1960s Danish rolltop sewing box
If you're serious about your crafting, this 1960s Danish rolltop sewing box might be just the thing for your home.
Mad Men Dress Course
If you know your way around a sewing machine then why not run up your very own sixties-style dress with a bit of help from passionate stitchers Sew Over It?
Their Mad Men Dress Course will see teacher Lisa Comfort take you through altering a pattern, cutting your fabric and sewing and finishing your dress in three four-hour sessions. At the end of it, not only will you have a unique and lovely summer dress but also a good knowledge of the basics of dress-making.
The course costs £165 and you can book it and find out more about their other courses here.
John Lewis Oradea Sewing Stool
Crafters rejoice, John Lewis has created this large Oradea sewing stool which also doubles up as a basket to store all your sewing equipment.
The retro 1950s-style Oradea pattern is pretty yet quirky and it has a padded lid and handmade embroidered satin jacquard finish. Inside, it's fully satin lined and includes a sewing tray to keep your essentials tidy and safe.
Once again John Lewis has created something beautiful, handy and with multi-uses. Get yours online for £60 but hurry as we might get there first.
