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The word notion has been part of the English language for centuries and, over the years, has acquired a variety of definitions. In the late fourteenth century, it was used to mean “idea” or “concept.” Over time, the word took on additional meanings, referring to how something should be done or a person’s desire to do something. In more recent times, it’s also been used in a snobbish tone, meaning “silly idea.” By the nineteenth century, notion had also come to mean “small objects or tools used in sewing,” and that is precisely how I will be using the word in this book. There are thousands of sewing notions out there, and being that this is a pocket guide, I will break them into general categories, sharing an overview of items and limited lists of specific products and brands.