So why did Napoleon have buttons on the sleeves of his army's uniforms?

In Part 1, I've found some fashion and sewing fun facts that I bet you didn't know!

🧵 The Tale of the Oldest Needle: Did you know the oldest sewing needle ever found is 50,000 years old? Crafted from bird bone, it’s proof that the love for sewing runs deep in human history.

🖐️ Napoleon’s Button Revolution: Napoleon Bonaparte made buttons on sleeves a trend—not for style, but to prevent soldiers from using their uniforms as tissues.🤧 Who knew fashion could be so practical?

🎩 Haute Couture’s Elite Club: In France, "haute couture" is more than a phrase—it's a title regulated by law! Only select fashion houses are worthy of the label.

🔗 The Birth of Zippers: Invented in 1913, they were originally called "hookless fasteners." The name “zipper” came later, inspired by their signature sound.

⚙️ Sewing Machine Riots: Believe it or not, sewing machines once sparked riots in 19th-century France. Some tailors feared they’d lose their jobs to this "threatening" invention.

In Part 2, we have some more interesting facts, including sewing being used for espionage🕵️♀️and the smallest piece of fabric sewn (it's tiny!).

Jocelyn