For most of us, an image of a woman stoically engaged in needlework is just another overused movie trope. But there was a time when stitching a pair of trousers took over four days, and women spent ...
A VICTORIAN sewing machine dating back 144 years, which was found lying in a dusty box, has sold for thousands of pounds at auction. The machine, a 'The Family Treasure' model, was unearthed during a ...