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...
by Roxanne Chapman | Feb 26, 2021 | Huddersfield Blog
Braces, referred to in the United States as suspenders, have existed in one form or another since the birth of trousers or pants. Braces have performed brilliantly for many years in avoiding the catastrophe of losing ones trousers but they are also a...
