VINTAGE SEWING CADDY BOX Fold Out Notions Storage Case World Wide Media 80s RARE

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View VINTAGE SEWING CADDY BOX Fold Out Notions Storage Case World Wide Media 80s RARE with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. (wikipedia). Notions also include the small tools used in sewing, such as needles, thread, pins, marking pens, elastic, and seam rippers. The noun is almost always used in the plural. From beginner to dressmaking "pro" — every seamstress needs this well-organized sewing caddy. Check Out Our Store For More Great Vintage, Used, And New Items! FOR SALE: A Vintage And Retired, Portable Organizer For Sewing Supplies 1983 WORLD WIDE MEDIA SEWING NOTIONS STORAGE CADDY DETAILS: "Stores And Organizes All Your Sewing Needs" From beginner to dressmaking "pro" — every seamstress needs this well-organized sewing caddy. It opens wide (to 22-3/4" x 26" long) to sort and store all your tools and notions with no clutter or mess — then closes up to a compact 6-3/4" deep  10" wide x 11" high so you can carry it anywhere or tuck it away till next time. 12 lidded compartments inside, each 2" x 2-1/2" x 1/2" deep. It's color can be described as parmesan or buttercream — much like a blend of beige with some yellow. Includes original instruction page and piece of printed catalog advertisement! Outside pockets hold patterns and booklets! Fold-away carrying handles! Easy-slide top locks prevent spills! 50 spindles hold up to 100 spools and bobbins! Gently titled spindles — spools can't slip off! 12 covered compartments for pins, buttons, needles, hooks, etc.! Snap-lock see-thru compartment lids lock tight — no spills! Divided well for storing larger tools and trimmings! Retired And Rare! The Sewing Caddy from World Wide Media has been out of production (no longer produced) for decades now and has become a rare find today, especially an excellent condition example. CONDITION: In very good, pre-owned condition. One of the sliding locks at the top slides easier than the other but doesn't pose an issue. To ensure safe delivery all items are carefully packaged before shipping out. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. QUESTIONS? JUST ASK. *ALL PHOTOS AND TEXT ARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF SIDEWAYS STAIRS CO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.* " Work box The most common type of decorative box is the feminine work box. It is usually fitted with a tray divided into many small compartments for needles, reels of silk and cotton, and other necessaries for stitchery. The date of its origin is unclear, but 17th-century examples exist, covered with silk and adorned with beads and embroidery. No lady would have been without her work box in the 18th century. In the second half of that century, elaborate pains were taken to make these boxes dainty and elegant. Work boxes are ordinarily portable, but at times they form the top of a stationary table." (wikipedia) "In sewing and haberdashery, notions are small objects or accessories, including items that are sewn or otherwise attached to a finished article, such as buttons, snaps, and collar stays. Notions also include the small tools used in sewing, such as needles, thread, pins, marking pens, elastic, and seam rippers. The noun is almost always used in the plural.[1] The term is chiefly in American English (the equivalent British term is haberdashery). It was also formerly used in the phrase "Yankee notions", meaning American products.[2][3][4][5][6] A fabric store will have a section or department devoted to notions, and a spool of thread is considered a notion.... 1800s Notions continued to evolve with the prominence of brass buttons as favored fasteners during the War of 1812, spurred by the establishment of the Waterbury Button Company. The subsequent development of twisted cotton thread set the stage for the midcentury invention of the sewing machine. In 1851, Isaac Singer marked a significant milestone by founding the Singer sewing machine empire. Today, antique sewing tools attract collectors due to their rich history and practical utility. Galleries frequently showcase vintage sewing artifacts from diverse corners of the world, providing opportunities to build captivating collections without a substantial financial investment.[7] As traffic generators in early department stores Around 1900, the typical U.S. department store notions department consisted primarily of lace, trimmings, and sewing accessories. It was considered a seasonal business and received little attention. But some stores added accessories to their notions department, which they relocated to the ground floor. Accessories and notions had low price points, low margin, but high volume, and attracted casual shoppers in for a quick purchase. In a 1967 U.S. study, about half of all people in downtown stores bought something in the notions department and 84% of them went on to other departments, of whom almost half bought something else. The quick impulse buy in the notions department "softened up" the shopper and made them more open psychologically to buying things in other parts of the store. Still today, accessories such as costume jewelry and sunglasses are (as well as cosmetics and fragrances) usually placed close to main floor store entrances." (wikipedia) "Sewing is the craft of fastening pieces of textiles together using a sewing needle and thread. Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts, originating in the Paleolithic era. Archaeological evidence suggests that early humans in Europe and Asia produced garments from fur and leather clothing using bone, antler or ivory sewing-needles and "thread" made of various animal body parts including sinew, catgut, and veins.[1] For thousands of years, all sewing was done by hand. The sewing machine which was invented in the 19th century enabled mechanized stitching, and the mass production of garments expanded in the 20th century.[2] Hand sewing remains common in high-quality tailoring, haute couture fashion, and custom dressmaking, and is practiced by both textile artists and hobbyists as a means of creative expression.[3] The first known use of the word "sewing" was in the 14th century. Occupation A person who sews may be called a sewist, sewer, or stitcher; seamstress and dressmaker for a person who makes clothing for women; tailor for a person who makes clothing for men.... 20th century onward Sewing underwent further developments during the 20th century. As sewing machines became more affordable to the working class, demand for sewing patterns grew. Women had become accustomed to seeing the latest fashions in periodicals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, increasing demand for sewing patterns yet more. American tailor and manufacturer Ebenezer Butterick met the demand with paper patterns that could be traced and used by home sewers. The patterns, sold in small packets, became wildly popular. Several pattern companies soon established themselves. Women's magazines also carried sewing patterns, and continued to do so for much of the 20th century. This practice declined during the later decades of the 20th century, when ready-made clothing became a necessity as women joined the paid workforce in larger numbers, leaving them with less time to sew, if indeed they had an interest.[citation needed] During the late 20th and early 21st centuries, scholars have noted that motivations for home sewing shifted significantly. Whereas sewing had long been associated with economic necessity, its decline coincided with major changes in fashion consumption, household labor, and gender expectations. Research suggests that attitudes toward sewing increasingly reflected broader social trends: sewing was sometimes perceived as old-fashioned or incompatible with modern lifestyles, while the intergenerational transmission of skills diminished. At the same time, sewing continued to hold symbolic meaning for many people, relating to identity, creativity, and personal agency in domestic life[24]. Today, the low price of ready-made clothing in shops means that home sewing is confined largely to hobbyists in Western countries,[citation needed] with the exception of cottage industries in custom dressmaking and upholstery. Sewing as a pleasurable hobby has gained popularity as attested by the BBC televisions show The Great British Sewing Bee, on air since 2013. The spread of sewing machine technology to industrialized economies around the world meant the spread of Western-style sewing methods and clothing styles as well. In Japan, traditional clothing was sewn together with running stitch that could be removed so that the clothing could be taken apart and the assorted pieces laundered separately. The tight-locked stitches made by home sewing machines, and the use of Western clothing patterns, led to a movement towards wearing Western-style clothing during the early 20th century.[25] Western sewing and clothing styles were disseminated in sub-Saharan Africa by Christian missionaries from the 1830s onward. Indigenous cultures, such as the Zulu and Tswana, were indoctrinated in the Western way of dress as a sign of conversion to Christianity.[26] First Western hand sewing techniques, and later machine sewing, spread throughout the regions where the European colonists settled. However, a recent examination of new online learning methods demonstrated that technology can be adapted to share knowledge of a culture's traditional sewing methods. Using self-paced online tutorials, a Malay sewing class learned how to tailor and sew a traditional men's Baju Kurung garment in 3 days, whereas a traditional Malay sewing class would have taken 5 days to teach the same information. Advances in industrial technology, such as the development of synthetic fibres during the early 20th century, have brought profound changes to the textile industry as a whole. Textile industries in Western countries have declined sharply as textile companies compete for cheaper labour in other parts of the world.[citation needed] According to the U.S. Department of Labor "employment of sewers and tailors is expected to experience little or no change, growing 1 percent from 2010 to 2020".[28] It is estimated that every lost textile job in a Western country in recent years has resulted in 1.5 jobs being created in an outsourced country such as China.[citation needed] Textile workers who perform tasks with sewing machines, or do detailed work by hand, are still a vital component of the industry, however. Small-scale sewing is also an economic standby in many developing countries, where many people, both male and female, are self-employed sewers.[citation needed] The decline of home garment sewing in Western countries has been attributed to several interconnected factors. In addition to the widespread availability of inexpensive ready-made clothing, changes in household labor patterns reduced the time available for sewing, and sewing education in schools became less common. Commercial fashion cycles accelerated throughout the 1980s and 1990s, making store-bought garments more desirable to many consumers than handmade clothing. The reduced social visibility of home sewing also contributed to the decline, as fewer families passed down sewing skills from one generation to the next[24]. Garment construction Patterns and fitting Garment construction is usually guided by a sewing pattern. A pattern can be quite simple; some patterns are nothing more than a mathematical formula that the sewer calculates based on the intended wearer's measurements. Once calculated, the sewer has the measurements needed to cut the cloth and sew the garment together. At the other end of the spectrum are haute couture fashion designs. When a couture garment is made of unusual material, or has extreme proportions, the design may challenge the sewer's engineering knowledge. Complex designs are drafted and refitted dozens of times, may take around 40 hours to develop a final pattern, and require 60 hours of cutting and sewing. It is important for a pattern to be created well because the way a completed piece fits is the reason it will either be worn or not.[29] Most clothing today is mass-produced, and conforms to standard sizing, based on body measurements that are intended to fit the greatest proportion of the population. However, while "standard" sizing is generally a useful guideline, it is little more than that, because there is no industry standard that is "both widely accepted and strictly adhered to in all markets".[30] Home sewers often work from sewing patterns purchased from companies such as Simplicity, Butterick, McCall's, Vogue, Burda, and many others. Such patterns are typically printed on large pieces of tissue paper; a sewer may simply cut out the required pattern pieces for use but may choose to transfer the pattern onto a thicker paper if repeated use is desired. A sewer may choose to alter a pattern to make it more accurately fit the intended wearer. Patterns may be changed to increase or decrease length; to add or remove fullness; to adjust the position of the waistline, shoulder line, or any other seam, or a variety of other adjustments.[31] Volume can be added with elements such as pleats, or reduced with the use of darts. Before work is started on the final garment, test garments may be made, sometimes referred to as muslins or toiles. Tools Sewers working on a simple project need only a few sewing tools, such as flexible measuring tape, needle, thread, cloth, and sewing shears, but there are many helpful sewing aids and specialized tools available.[citation needed] Rotary cutters may also be used for cutting fabric, usually used with a cutting mat to protect other surfaces from being damaged. Seam rippers are used to remove mistaken stitches or basting stitches. Special washable markers or chalk are used to mark the fabric as a guide to construction.[32] Pressing and ironing are an essential part of any sewing project, and require additional tools. A steam iron is used to press seams and garments, and a variety of pressing aids such as a seam roll or tailor's ham are used to aid in shaping a garment. A pressing cloth may be used to protect the fabric from damage.[32] A velvet board helps to iron velvet without crushing it. Sewing machines are now made for a broad range of specialised sewing purposes, such as quilting machines, heavy-duty machines for sewing thicker fabrics (such as leather), computerized machines for embroidery, and sergers for finishing raw edges of fabric.[33] A wide variety of presser foot attachments are available for many sewing machines—feet exist to help with hemming, pintucks, attaching cording, assembling patchwork, quilting, and a variety of other functions.[34] A thimble is a small hard tool used to protect fingertips while hand sewing." (wikipedia) "A thread is a long strand of material, often composed of several filaments or fibres, used for joining, creating or decorating textiles. Ancient Egyptians were known for creating thread using plant fibers, wool and hair.[1] Today, thread can also be made of many different materials including but not limited to cotton, wool, flax, nylon, silk, polyester etc. There are also metal threads (sometimes used in decorative textiles), which can be made of fine wire. Thread is similar to yarn, cord, twine, or string, and there is some overlap between the way these terms are used. However, thread is most often used to mean materials fine and smooth enough for sewing, embroidery, weaving, or making lace or net. Yarn is often used to mean a thicker and softer material, suitable for knitting and crochet. Cords, twines or strings are usually stronger materials, suitable for tying and fastening. Materials Thread is made from a wide variety of materials. Where a thread is stronger than the material that it is being used to join, if seams are placed under strain the material may tear before the thread breaks. Garments are usually sewn with threads of lesser strength than the fabric so that if stressed the seam will break before the garment. Heavy goods that must withstand considerable stresses such as upholstery, car seating, tarpaulins, tents, and saddlery require very strong threads. Attempting repairs with light weight thread will usually result in rapid failure, though again, using a thread that is stronger than the material being sewn can end up causing rips in that material before the thread itself gives way. Thread material[2] Material Description Purpose Cotton Spun traditional thread general Cotton/polyester A cotton thread with a polyester core which is slightly stretchy but retains the traditional look of cotton strength without sheen Fusible Fuses sewn fabrics together when ironed binding and appliqué Linen A spun thread, typically in a thicker gauge than that used for fabric garments. It may be waxed for durability and resistance to mildew. Traditional leather saddlery; leather luggage, handbags, and accessories; and beadwork. Metallics A delicate metallic coating protected by an outer coating providing extremely vibrant color/glitter and/or texture. decoration Nylon A transparent monofillament which can be melted by an iron. Nylon is usually stronger than polyester. strength with transparency Polyester A synthetic blend which is stronger and stretchier than cotton with little or no lint (may be texturized) strength Rayon Made from cellulose, but not considered to be a natural fibre because it is highly processed. Useful for obtaining bright colors, though not always color-fast. high sheen, soft texture Silk A very fine, strong and hard-to-see thread; tends to degrade over time, however. high strength and often high sheen, used for attaching beads Wool A thicker thread. homespun look, rougher texture, highly insulating, water absorbent Water-soluble Dissolves when washed temporary basting Polyester/polyester core spun thread is made by wrapping staple polyester around a continuous polyester filament during spinning and plying these yarns into a sewing thread." (wikipedia) "A pin is a device, typically pointed, used for fastening objects or fabrics together. Pins can have the following sorts of body: a shaft of a rigid inflexible material meant to be inserted in a slot, groove, or hole (as with pivots, hinges, and jigs) a shaft connected to a head and ending in a sharp tip meant to pierce one or more pieces of soft materials like cloth or paper (the straight or push pin) a single strip of a rigid but flexible material (e.g. a wire) whose length has been folded into parallel prongs in such fashion that the middle length of each curves towards the other so that, when anything is inserted between them, they act as a clamp (e.g. the bobby pin) two strips of a rigid material bound together by a spring at one end so that, when the spring held open, one can insert some material between the prongs at the other end that, the spring allowed to close, then clamp the inserted material.[citation needed] According to their function, pins can be made of metals (e.g. steel, copper, or brass), wood, or plastic.... Sewing and fashion pins The development of the pin closely paralleled that of its perforated counterpart, the needle. Archaeological evidence suggests that curved sewing pins have been used for over four thousand years. Originally, these were fashioned out of iron and bone by the Sumerians and were used to hold clothes together. Later, pins were also used to hold pages of books together by threading the needle through their top corner.[3] Many later pins were made of brass, a relatively hard and ductile metal that became available during the Bronze Age. This development was followed by the use of steel which was much stronger but tended to rust when exposed to humid air. The development of inexpensive electroplating techniques allowed the steel to be plated with nickel. Nickel did not rust, but tended to flake off the steel in humid weather, again allowing it to rust. However, this took many months or even years to happen, and as nickel plated steel pins were usually used only temporarily to hold cloth in place prior to sewing, no further refinement has been considered necessary. However, some modern specialty pins are made out of rust-proof and very strong titanium.... Straight pins Pin type Typical size[Note 1] Typical length Features Beading pins 14 7⁄8 in (22 mm) A wider-than-usual-head allows this pin to hold beads more easily. T-pins 0.75 mm 1+1⁄4 in (32 mm) These pins have a head bent into a capital letter "T" to make it easier to grab with the finger tips. Dressmaker pins 17–20 1+1⁄16 in (27 mm) The most common type of sewing pin, they are used for light- to medium-weight fabrics and may have either a small flat head or a round plastic one. Pleating pins 17 1+1⁄16 in (27 mm) Considered "extra fine", they are used for pinning pleats and lightweight fabrics. Appliqué pins 0.6 mm 3⁄4 in (19 mm) Pins have small round glass heads that are easy to work around; also, because the pins are comparatively short, they are less likely to "stick out" when holding small pieces of fabric against a larger one. Bridal and lace pins 17 1+1⁄4 in (32 mm) These pins are made entirely of stainless steel and will not rust; they are used for fine and lightweight fabrics. Patchwork pins 22 (0.5 mm) 1+7⁄16 in (37 mm) Pins have extra sharp tips for penetrating thick iron-on patches; their size and length also make them suitable for quilting; they have glass heads that will not melt if pressed in an iron. Quilting pins 30 (0.6 mm) 1+7⁄8 in (48 mm) Quilting pins are exceptionally long and often have glass heads. Silk pins 0.5 mm 1+7⁄16 in (37 mm) Silk pins are suitable for lightweight fabrics and traditionally have a glass head that will not melt when ironed. Pearlized pins 24 1+1⁄2 in (38 mm) These have round plastic heads which have been painted (often in bright colors) to superficially resemble the appearance of pearls. Because the heads are plastic, there is a risk that they will melt if ironed at high temperatures. Sequin pins 8 (0.5 mm) 1⁄2 in (13 mm) Their exceptionally short length makes these pins suitable for appliqué; a large flat head allows them to hold sequins in place. Used for permanently holding sequins to styrofoam forms such as Christmas ornaments. Tidy pins – 1+1⁄2 in (38 mm) U-shaped pins with no head are used for holding slip covers and doilies in place; often made of brass so that they will not rust; also called fork or loose cover pins. Hatpins – 8 in (20 cm) These are exceptionally long decorative pins used to hold a woman's hat in place. General purpose pins The push pin was invented in 1900 by Edwin Moore[8] and quickly became a success. These pins are also called "map pins" and are distinguished by having an easy to grip head." (wikipedia) "A sewing needle, used for hand-sewing, is a long slender tool with a pointed tip at one end and a hole (or eye) to hold the sewing thread. The earliest needles were made of bone or wood; modern needles are manufactured from high carbon steel wire and are nickel- or 18K gold-plated for corrosion resistance. High-quality embroidery needles are plated with two-thirds platinum and one-third titanium alloy. Traditionally, needles have been kept in needle books or needlecases which have become objects of adornment.[1] Sewing needles may also be kept in an étui, a small box that held needles and other items such as scissors, pencils and tweezers.[2] Types of hand sewing needles Hand-sewing needles come in a variety of types/classes designed according to their intended use, with each type also varying in size.[3] Sharp needles: used for general hand sewing; built with a sharp point, a round eye, and are of medium length. Those with a double-eyes are able to carry two strands of thread while minimizing fabric friction. Appliqué: These are considered another all-purpose needle for sewing, appliqué, and patchwork. Embroidery: Also known as crewel needles; identical to sharps but have a longer eye to enable easier threading of multiple embroidery threads and thicker yarns. Betweens or quilting: These needles are shorter than sharps, with a small rounded eye, and are used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics such as in tailoring, quilt making, and other detailed handwork; note that some manufacturers also distinguish between quilting needles and quilting between needles, the latter being slightly shorter and narrower than the former. Milliners: A class of needles generally longer than sharps, useful for basting and pleating, normally used in millinery work. Easy- or self-threading: Also called calyx-eyed sharps, side threading,[4] and spiral eye,[5] these needles have an open slot into which a thread may easily be guided rather than the usual closed eye design. Beading: These needles are very fine, with a narrow eye to enable them to fit through the center of beads and sequins along with a long shaft to thread and hold a number of beads at a time. Bodkin: Also called ballpoints, this is a long, thick needle with a ballpoint end and a large, elongated eye. They can be flat or round and are generally used for threading elastic, ribbon, or tape through casings and lace openings. Chenille: These are similar to tapestry needles but with large, long eyes and a very sharp point to penetrate closely woven fabrics. Useful for ribbon embroidery. Darning: Sometimes called finishing needles, these are designed with a blunt tip and large eye making them similar to tapestry needles but longer; yarn darners are the heaviest sub-variety. Doll: Not designed for hand sewing at all[citation needed], these needles are made long and thin and are used for soft sculpturing on dolls, particularly facial details. Leather: Also known as glovers and wedge needles, these have a triangular point designed to pierce leather without tearing it; often used on leather-like materials such as vinyl and plastic. Sailmaker: Similar to leather needles, but the triangular point extends further up the shaft; designed for sewing thick canvas or heavy leather. Tapestry: The large eye on these needles lets them carry a heavier weight yarn than other needles, and their blunt tip—usually bent at a slight angle from the rest of the needle—allows them to pass through loosely woven fabric such as embroidery canvas or even-weave material without catching or tearing it; comes in a double-eyed version for use on a mounted frame and with two colors of thread. Tatting: These are built long with an even thickness for their entire length, including at the eye, to enable the thread to be pulled through the double stitches used in tatting. Upholstery: These needles are heavy, long needles that may be straight or curved and are used for sewing heavy fabrics, upholstery work, tufting, and tying quilts; the curved variety is practical for difficult situations on furniture where a straight needle will not work. Heavy duty 12 in (30 cm) long needles are used for repairing mattresses. Straight sizes: 3-12 in long, curved: 1.5-6 in long. Parts of the sewing needle There are 6 parts to a sewing needle. The main section is called the shaft. The next part is called the shank. The shank is the part that is attached to a sewing machine or the part that is held to hand sew. Next is the groove. The groove is a dent that runs along the shaft. It allows for the thread to lie against the needle as it passes through the fabric. The eye is the next part of the needle. It is the hole near the tip of the needle that the thread is passed through. The scarf is the next portion of the sewing needle. It allows for the hook to form a stitch. The last part of a sewing needle is the point. The point is the tip of the needle that penetrates the fabric.[6] Needle size Needle size is denoted by one or more numbers on the manufacturer's packet. The general convention for sizing of needles, like that of wire gauges, is that within any given class of needle the length and thickness of a needle increases as the size number decreases.[7] For example, a size 9 needle will be thicker and longer than a size 12 needle. However, the needle sizes are not standardized and so a size 10 of one class may be (and in some cases actually is) either thinner or finer than a size 12 of another type. Where a packet contains a needle count followed by two size numbers such as "20 Sharps 5/10" the second set of numbers corresponds to the range of sizes of the needle within the packet, in this case typically ten sharps needles of size 5 and ten of size 10 (for a total of 20 needles). As another example, a packet labeled "16 Milliners 3/9" would contain 16 milliners needles ranging in sizes from 3 to 9." (wikipedia) "An organizer box or compartment storage box is a type of storage box featuring small compartments for sorting components like screws, nails, bolts, washers or ..., etc.[1] The compartments can be separated by removable dividers. The boxes are typically made of a translucent plastic to help determine the compartment contents before lifting the lid. Types of organizer boxes:     Screw boxes     Drawer storage cabinet" (wikipedia) Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Sewing (1930-Now) › Baskets & Boxes.

Type

Sewing Box

Length

10 in

Color

Parmigiano

Original/Reproduction

Vintage Original

Material

Plastic

Height

11 in

Width

6.75 in

Country of Origin

United States