If you’ve ever been caught mid-project at the airport or wondered whether your sewing scissors will make it through security, you’re not alone. The good news is: yes, you can bring scissors on a plane in Australia, provided they meet a few simple rules. According to the official guidelines, scissors must have blunt ends or rounded tips, and the blades must be less than 6cm long (as measured from the pivot screw). That’s exactly why we created the SOHMO Matchbox Scissors - tiny, travel-friendly scissors designed to take the stress out of flying with your sewing kit. Measuring just 46mm overall, with a 15mm blade, they’re well within the limit and breeze through security screening. Our Matchbox Scissors aren’t just...
SOHMO is for makers, menders, and the quietly particular. It’s for anyone who’s ever unpicked a hem or stitched on a button and taken pride in doing it well. I hope our tools become the kind you rely on, and the kind you keep.
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Nearly ever child has experienced the disappointment of opening a biscuit tin, only to discover mum or grandma has stashed all sorts of sewing supplies in there. But have you ever wondered why every mum or grandma did this? The answer may not be as exciting as you'd hoped - it's likely simply because the tin was often decorative, sturdy and good to repurpose. Biscuit tins, cigar boxes, coffee cans, shoe boxes, and glass jars were all reused. Today, groceries often come in single use plastic that prevents the re-use, and we purchase purpose-made plastic containers to organise. The shape of the cookie tin also made it the preferred tin for storing sewing kits - it is wide and low,...
Have you come across a weird word in a sewing pattern or blog, and you're really not sure what they're on about? Don't worry, we've got you! Here's a list of common sewing terms you'll encounter  Armscye The armhole or the fabric edge where the sleeve is sewn. The armscye is technically the fabric edge rather than the armhole/gap itself. Backstitch Sewing a few stitches backwards then forwards at the start and end of a sewn seam. Backstitching secures a seam and stops the stitches coming undone. Basting stitch/ baste A temporary stitch to hold layers of fabric together. Basting (or tacking) stitches are much longer and looser than usual construction stitches which makes them easy to unpick and...
Self-threading needles sound like magic don't they? But have you ever wondered how they actually work? It's quite simple - Easy Thread Needles have a small fork at the top of the eye that has a tiny opening in it. The thread can be pulled down through this fork, and will be held in place while sewing.  How to use Easy Thread Needles: Place thread in fork at the top of needle Firmly pull the thread down between the prongs The thread will be held in the eye of the needle - the prongs close tightly so that it won't slide out of the eye as it is pulled through fabric. Works best with strong polyester threads - some cotton...
