Explore Hand-Stitched Hussifs at London Textile Month
We are delighted to be joining the Selvedge London Textile Month for the second year on September 24th to provide an Illuminated Arts Masterclass.
This year we are making hand-stitched Hussifs (sewing rolls) and exploring their social history.
In a day-long workshop at The Museum of The Home we will be exploring the intimate history of the hussif — a small sewing kit once carried by soldiers as a practical object and a poignant token of care. We will begin with a talk tracing the origins and social significance of these portable sewing cases, before participants are guided through the process of creating their own.
Using a carefully selected range of fabrics and threads, or incorporating personal textile fragments, guests will stitch a beautifully finished hussif that is both functional and deeply personal. The workshop will also introduce hand-stitched monogramming for those who wish to add an individual detail, transforming the finished piece into a keepsake or gift.
Open to all levels, the day offers a thoughtful balance of making, conversation and reflection, celebrating the quiet power of cloth to carry memory across generations.
Your day includes tea, coffee and a light vegetarian lunch, with an optional glass of wine, creating a relaxed atmosphere for conversation, connection and the quiet satisfaction of working with needle and thread.