AboutBarbara K. Acchino Expertise II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES
AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.
Experience I have been collecting for almost 20 years.
Organizations ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International; Thimble Guild; Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors
Publications "Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)
Expert: Barbara K. Acchino Date: 12/11/2006 Subject: antique sewing tool
Question I saw a question you had answered on 9/13/06 about a tool found in a tool box you had requested a pic. and thought it might be a "stiletto". I have exactly the same tool and cant find a pic anywhere. I dont know what a "stiletto" is can you refer me to a site or send me a pic of what it is? or if the previous person with the same question sent you a pic. let me know what you found out. I too do not have a camera. If it is a Stiletto is it worth anything. and what were they used for? sorry for all the questions. Thank you for any information you can provide.
Kimberly
Answer Hello Kimberly. A stiletto is an awl or pick type of instrument used in embroidery and sewing. It can punch holes in fabric so you can stitch around it....as in eyelet lace. I use one today to hold two pieces of fabric together as it gets toward the sewing machine needle....it doesn't distort the fabric pieces as straight pins can do. A stiletto was usually included in a woman's sewing box. You do not say what material or the condition of your stiletto, if that's what it is, so I can't give you a value sight unseen. There are a number of books out on sewing tools. Perhaps your local library has some or can order them for you, so that you may see what a stiletto in a sewing workbox looks like. Good luck with your search. Barb
