There are also 18 spools of thread in common colours, as well as a medley of metal, shirt and clear buttons. Bonus points too for the safety pins and a disc filled with needles that should work on ...

Sewing satchels are no exception. Cardboard strips wrapped with thread strands may be the standard default, but for carving out extra kit capacity, my money’s on toothpicks.

A sewing kit is much more than a needle and thread in a pocket or purse. It is also a license to realize the body’s wants and needs, rather than to force it to conform to the whims of fashion.

Welcome aboard, globetrotters! Kevin Erickson here, ready to thread you through an unexpected journey: the world of sewing kits and air travel. Who knew that your sewing kit could cause turbulence on ...