{"product_id":"sewing-gift-set-vintage-style-5-piece-embroidery-tool-kit","title":"Engraved Vintage Style Sewing Gift Set — 5 Piece Embroidery Kit in a Box","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cvideo height=\"279\" width=\"496\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" preload=\"metadata\" muted=\"muted\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" controls=\"controls\" class=\"dh-video-desc\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/644cd513543b4b17bd967838ade2d74d.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your sewing experience with our \u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Elegant Metal Engraved Antique, Retro \u0026amp; Vintage Style Complete Sewing Set\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lift the lid and five pieces of ornate metalwork are lying in a black tray, catching the light — scissors whose handles curl away into two open teardrops, the phoenix tail that gives them their name; a needle case scrolled from end to end and set with a deep green stone; an awl on a scrolled grip tapering to a bright, needle-fine point; a threader worked into a slender openwork twist; and a thimble with a dimpled crown and a band of coloured stones around the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful timeless design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece features an intricate, engraved design that exudes elegance and timeless charm — leaves, scrollwork, delicate filigree openwork, with red and green stones set into the design so they sit like jewels in a Victorian brooch. Perfect for anyone who appreciates antique, vintage and retro styles, and considerably more striking in the hand than a photograph manages to convey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is real weight to them, too. These are not light, tinny ornaments — they have the substance of proper tools, which is exactly what makes them feel like something you would keep for thirty years rather than something you would use for a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in four stunning colours\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antique Gold, Antique Silver, Antique Bronze and Antique Copper — each one aged so the engraving sits dark in the recesses and bright on the raised work. And the whole set is beautifully displayed and packaged in a charming presentation box with a fitted black tray, making it a perfect gift for any craft enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bright \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e blade with antique-finished metal handles, ensuring \u003cstrong\u003elongevity and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Timeless Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — each piece features an \u003cstrong\u003eintricate, engraved design\u003c\/strong\u003e that exudes \u003cstrong\u003eelegance and timeless charm\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for those who appreciate antique, vintage and retro styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Colours\u003c\/strong\u003e — available in four stunning finishes, Antique Gold, Antique Silver, Antique Bronze and Antique Copper, to \u003cstrong\u003ematch any aesthetic preference\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Set\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes everything you need for your sewing projects, making it \u003cstrong\u003ean ideal choice for sewers, embroiderers, quilters, crocheters and crafters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — beautifully displayed and packaged in a \u003cstrong\u003echarming presentation box\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for any craft enthusiast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeautiful by Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e are the piece everyone picks up first. The blade is bright steel, tapering to a fine point; the handles sweep out in flowing curves and finish in two teardrop loops with a scrolled flourish at each tip. Stones are set at the shoulders, red and green, where a plainer pair would have a plain screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe needle case\u003c\/strong\u003e is a long engraved tube, banded top and bottom, with a marquise-cut stone at the centre and filigree panels above and below it. It pulls apart in the middle, which is a satisfying thing in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe awl\u003c\/strong\u003e has the most sculptural handle of the five — a waisted grip that swells and narrows like the stem of a candlestick, with a stone set at its base, running out into a long polished spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe threader\u003c\/strong\u003e is a slim openwork figure-of-eight, finely detailed, far more of an object than the flimsy foil-and-wire threaders that come free in the bottom of a sewing box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thimble\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small crown: a honeycomb of dimples over the top, a decorated collar below, and cabochon stones set around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth being straight about, because it is what makes the set usable rather than merely lovely: \u003cstrong\u003ethese are new pieces made in a vintage style, not antiques.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing here is a fragile hundred-year-old survivor with a chipped blade and a missing thimble. It is a complete, matched, unworn set of five — all the beauty of the old thing without the compromises of owning one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/5_669144b7-85ed-4d41-bbeb-1e5e29b11f6b.jpg?v=1761641667\" alt=\"Rose gold sewing tools laid on dark wood, showing the engraved awl, stone set needle case, openwork threader and phoenix-tail scissors with the thimble alongside\" width=\"514\" height=\"514\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Stunning Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same five pieces, the same engraving, the same red and green stones — in four antique finishes, and the finish changes the character of the set completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm and bright, the most opulent of the four. The one that looks like treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e — cool and crisp, with the engraving darkened in the recesses so every line of the pattern reads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e — deeper and greener, the most genuinely antique-looking of the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Copper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft rose tone, the warmest against skin and the one that photographs best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are buying as a gift and cannot ask, silver and gold suit almost any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/15_4e685699-133d-4f81-abfc-6650c0878d49.jpg?v=1724397448\" alt=\"Gold vintage style sewing set arranged on dark wood with the openwork threader, engraved awl, phoenix-tail scissors, stone set needle case and thimble\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Perfect Gift Idea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a \u003cstrong\u003ethoughtful gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for a loved one who enjoys sewing or crafting? Its \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful presentation and practical utility\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a \u003cstrong\u003ememorable and cherished gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people who sew already own scissors. What they almost never own is a set of tools they enjoy looking at — and that is the gap this fills. It is the kind of present that gets left out on a table rather than put away in a drawer. It suits a mother, a sister, a friend who quilts, a colleague retiring after thirty years of stitching. Quilters, hand embroiderers, seamstresses, tailors and cross-stitchers — anyone who has been sewing long enough that a novelty gadget would be faintly insulting. One customer described her mother opening it and saying she \u003cem\u003e\"felt like royalty\"\u003c\/em\u003e, which is about the highest praise a small metal object can earn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it works as a display piece in its own right. One customer keeps hers in her great-aunt's antique sewing stand; another arranged the tools beside a treadle machine. That is a perfectly good reason to own these, and the finish holds up to being seen close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/16_864475c8-c3ff-4b7c-9915-39861fcbf853.jpg?v=1724397367\" alt=\"Vintage style sewing gift set open in its presentation box, showing the rose gold needle case, awl, threader and phoenix-tail scissors in a fitted black tray\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix-tail embroidery scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 cm (3.94 in) long, 5.3 cm (2.09 in) across the handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle case\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8.9 cm (3.50 in) long, 1.7 cm (0.67 in) wide. A two-part engraved tube that pulls apart to hold needles inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl \/ stiletto\u003c\/strong\u003e — 11.7 cm (4.61 in) long, 2 cm (0.79 in) across the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreader\u003c\/strong\u003e — 9.1 cm (3.58 in) long, 1.2 cm (0.47 in) wide. Solid metal, not a foil-and-wire disposable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThimble\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.3 cm tall, 1.7 cm across the opening. Dimpled crown, stones set around the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnd They Actually Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant sewing set is more than just a collection of tools; it is a testament to the art of craftsmanship. Whether you are a seasoned sewer or a beginner, you will appreciate the high-quality materials and the intricate design that harkens back to a bygone era — and they earn their place in the workbasket as well as on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe scissors are the heart of the set.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine embroidery scissors have to cut cleanly right to the tip, because that is where you trim thread close to the work without tugging it. These do, and the blades meet along their length rather than gapping. Customers say it unprompted — \u003cem\u003e\"razor sharp\"\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\"nice sharp point good for unpicking\"\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\"well crafted, sharp and sturdy, didn't seem flimsy at all\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe awl opens the weave rather than cutting it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our product video shows it going through woven cotton tape and spreading the threads into a clean eyelet — which is what a stiletto is for in embroidery and fine sewing. It is also the tool for guiding fabric, turning out points, and drawn-thread work. The point is polished smooth, so it does not snag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe needle case closes properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A metal tube in two parts that pull apart, not a plastic sleeve that cracks and tips its contents into the bottom of a workbasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thimble's dimples do their job.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dimples are what catch the needle head; a smooth thimble just lets it skid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, Materials \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — scissors, needle case, awl, threader, thimble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongest piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e the awl at 11.7 cm (4.61 in). Everything fits a small drawer or a project bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 203–218 g for the set. One review puts the feel of it better than we can — \u003cem\u003e\"a heavy material so it doesn't feel cheaply made\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bright stainless steel blade with antique-finished metal handles, and coloured stones set into the design. The stones are decorative settings, not gemstones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe thimble is one size\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.3 cm tall and 1.7 cm across the opening, which suits an average adult fingertip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the tools dry and wipe them with a soft cloth. Do not soak them or put them in a dishwasher — the antique finish and the set stones will not thank you for it. Back in the tray and the points stay protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrives boxed\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rigid two-part presentation box with a fitted black tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/8_6d627689-349a-432d-9c94-95eaeeadcd44.jpg?v=1761935442\" alt=\"Measurement chart for the five piece sewing set showing the needle case at 8.9 cm, the awl at 11.7 cm, the threader at 9.1 cm and the thimble at 2.3 cm alongside the phoenix-tail scissors\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow This Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a cheap ornate boxed set,\u003c\/strong\u003e the difference is in the parts that are easy to skimp on. Plenty of decorative sets pair pretty handles with blunt, misaligned blades, a foil threader, a plastic needle sleeve and a thimble nobody could wear. This set publishes every measurement, uses a metal threader and a metal needle case, and the scissors are the piece customers comment on first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a genuine antique set,\u003c\/strong\u003e you are trading provenance for completeness. A Victorian etui is a lovely object and often a fragile, incomplete one. This is new, all five pieces matched, and meant to be used as well as admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst buying one fine pair of embroidery scissors on its own,\u003c\/strong\u003e the case for a set is that the small tools nobody gets round to buying separately — the stiletto, a real threader, a needle case that actually shuts — are the ones that quietly make hand work easier. Plenty of our customers own both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions People Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the tools in this sewing kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive: a pair of embroidery scissors, a needle case, an awl (also called a stiletto), a needle threader and a thimble. Every piece is metal, engraved, and decorated to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a good quality sewing kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scissors, mostly. They need to be sharp all the way to the tip with blades that meet cleanly, because trimming thread close to the work is what embroidery scissors are for. After that: a needle case that actually closes, a thimble with a properly dimpled crown, an awl polished smooth enough not to snag, and a seller willing to publish real measurements rather than lifestyle photographs. Everything on that list is stated on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you get someone who loves embroidery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomething they would not buy for themselves. Experienced stitchers replace their own thread and needles constantly and almost never spend money on beautiful versions of the small tools. A matched set in a box covers that gap, and it reads as thoughtful without needing you to know their brand preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an antique, or new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew — made and finished today in a vintage style, and we would rather say so on the page than let the photographs imply otherwise. The upside is a complete matched set with nothing missing, nothing worn and nothing too fragile to use. \u003cem\u003e(This question is not from Google's \"People also ask\"; we added it because the search results for vintage sewing kits are full of genuine nineteenth-century sets and the distinction matters.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the scissors sharp enough to actually use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are working embroidery scissors with a steel blade and a fine point, and customers use them for snipping floss, trimming close to a stitch and unpicking. They are small — 10 cm overall — so they are for thread and light fabric rather than cutting out a garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the thimble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.3 cm tall and 1.7 cm across the opening, which fits an average adult fingertip. It comes in that one size, so if you know the person has strong thimble preferences, treat it as the decorative piece of the set and the scissors as the working one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it arrive ready to give?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It ships in its own rigid presentation box with a fitted black tray, so it can go straight into a gift bag without being re-wrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransform your sewing experience\u003c\/strong\u003e with this \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and timeless sewing set\u003c\/strong\u003e and add a touch of vintage charm to your \u003cstrong\u003ecraft collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"I Sew Need It Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Copper","offer_id":46034388287743,"sku":"CJCF208735701AZ","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":46034388254975,"sku":"CJCF208735704DW","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":46034388222207,"sku":"CJCF208735702BY","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":46034388320511,"sku":"CJCF208735703CX","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/6_ac26e1ee-489b-4989-8b03-135501328d9b.jpg?v=1724396289","url":"https:\/\/www.isewneeditcrafts.com\/products\/sewing-gift-set-vintage-style-5-piece-embroidery-tool-kit","provider":"I Sew Need It Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}