by Roxanne Chapman | Mar 23, 2021 | Huddersfield Blog
The invention of the sewing machine and who was behind it is probably one of the most greatly asked questions in the sewing industry. With a history that is filled with accusations, failed attempts, scandal and patent lawsuits, it is rather an interesting story of how...
by Roxanne Chapman | Mar 9, 2021 | Huddersfield Blog
Where did the Cummerbund originate? The Cummerbund began in India around 1850, used as dining wear for British military personnel stationed there. The Indians would wear sashes around their waists called ‘kamarbands’, ‘kaman’ meaning ‘waist’. Due to the heat in India,...
by Roxanne Chapman | Mar 2, 2021 | Huddersfield Blog
The word lapel was first used in the mid 17th century, with ‘lap’ coming from the old English word Lappe, which means flap of a garment. The lapel, usually formed by folding over the front edges of the suit jacket or coat and sewing them to the collar, an extra piece...
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