What is a chatelaine for in sewing?

In sewing, a chatelaine is used for holding tools that a tailor or seamstress uses frequently. Many chatelaines double as decorative brooches. Depending on their design, they may hold a thimble, scissors, needles, seam rippers, thread cutters and other tools. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chatelaines.

Sewing Chatelaine

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Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Chatelaine Sewing Needle Case w/Monogram #17025

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W 1.5 in L 0.88 in

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Chatelaine Sewing Needle Case w/Monogram #17025

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver chatelaine sewing needle case by Gorham. Monogram appears to be MCN. A

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Chatelaine Container Antique Charm

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Tiffany & Co. Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Chatelaine Container Antique Charm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, cigars, and sewing needles. Now, a chatelaine charm could hold any number of things, from notes from a

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century

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H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 5.91 in

Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

tools used for hygiene, lunch, writing, sewing, and even mathematics. Under the Second Empire

Category

Antique 1820s French Restauration Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century Austrian Silver Chatelaine Sewing Etui

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H 2.37 in Dm 0.67 in

Early 20th Century Austrian Silver Chatelaine Sewing Etui

By E.F. Vienna

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality early 20th century Austrian silver chatelaine sewing etui consisting of a thimble, a

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

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What is a chatelaine for in sewing?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In sewing, a chatelaine is used for holding tools that a tailor or seamstress uses frequently. Many chatelaines double as decorative brooches. Depending on their design, they may hold a thimble, scissors, needles, seam rippers, thread cutters and other tools. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chatelaines.