In the 18^th and 19^th centuries, sewists, sailors, and soldiers alike carried a hussif. The term “Hussif” is short for “huswif” or “housewife”, and is a word used to refer to these historical travel sewing kits.

In this workshop, students will create their own hand stitched hussif that contains three pockets for stashing threads, snips, thimbles, and fabric scraps. Below the three handy pockets, is an area for pins, needles and safety pins.

The huswif is designed to be rolled up, tied, and easily carried in a pocket, bag, or luggage. Use your Hussif to keep your supplies neat and tidy during your travels, while attending a workshop, or around the house. This is a perfect project to use up fabric scraps and get ready for your summer full of projects and travels.

Finished product is: 4 ½ x 15 unrolled

Date + Time
Friday, August 1st, 2025

12:00-2:30 pm ET 

Cost
Virtual Class: $75

Class Materials

• 1 pc fabric (5 x 16 inches) for backing (can be pieced together)
• 3 pcs fabric (5 x 7 inches)
• 1 pc fabric (5 x 4.5 inches)
• 1 pc fabric (5 x 3.5 inches)
• 1 pc fabric (20 x 2.5 inches) or ribbon or twill tape (20 inches)
• 2 pc fabric (about 3 x 3 inches) for needles – can be felt
• Thread (buttonhole, sashiko, machine thread, purl cotton, etc.) bring a variety

Tools

• Scissors or rotary cutter
• Cutting mat (if using a rotary cutter)
• Needles to fit your threads
• Pins
• Thread snips (optional)

Location
Zoom, access link will be sent out the day before class.

Recording

Class will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session and available for one month.