Notions (sewing)

In sewing and haberdashery, notions are small objects or accessories, including items that are sewn or otherwise attached to a finished article, such as buttons, snaps, and collar stays.

Notions also include the small tools used in sewing, such as needles, thread, pins, marking pens, elastic, and seam rippers.

The roots of notions trace back around 25,000 years to the discovery of bone needles, a crucial tool in stitching garments made from fur.

The landscape of sewing changed dramatically with the introduction of machine-made cotton thread in England, approximately half a millennium after the Crusades, facilitating the craft on a global scale.

Galleries frequently showcase vintage sewing artifacts from diverse corners of the world, providing opportunities to build captivating collections without a substantial financial investment.