Hussif

The "Hussif,"  a shortened form of "Housewife", is a small roll or wallet made of fabric used to store sewing supplies. They were popular from the 1700's up through the 1950's.  Pretty much everyone had a hussif, as clothes then were mended rather than replaced. Often they were gifted to departing soldiers and sailors to maintain their uniforms. Hussifs were very personal items, hand decorated and embroidered, and sometimes used to carry various toiletries, sentimental trinkets, or money in addition to sewing supplies.  The odd thing about having to repair gear out on the trail is that is can be as enjoyable as it is frequent. Well at least for me. I've got a pack that I repaired with dental floss almost 30 years ago that is still going strong. There is a great deal of satisfaction to be had repairing one's equipment, even fabricating new gear while on the go.  Like most things here in the Crafter's Nook the Hussif started out as something I made for myself. I then made a few for frie