I find I am often in interesting corners of the net turning up what many people would consider obscure and strange information. This is unless you are a fiber freak of course. Now I am not a felter although I have tried it a couple of times and love to …
Situated in London, the Fashion and Textile Museum is dedicated to contemporary fashion and textiles. Currently it is hosting an exhibition of the work of museum founder Zandra Rhodes under the title of A Lifelong Love Affair with Textiles.
With this new found interest in costuming my dressmaking skills are getting a brush up here. Boning – Not Just for Corsets from the publishers of Threads covers boning everyday garments in order to produce a good fit. When to add boning , choice of bones and fitting the bones …
In Australia we often have access to different yarns that are available in the US. This means that if you want to substitute yarns you need to know a little about yarn weight. Yarn Sizes and Substitutions was compiled by Esther Bozak but is online as a resource for all.
The Conservation Centre is an award winning site which is dedicated to the preservation of precious items, including textiles. It is on my ‘to do’ list the on my next visit to the UK as it opens its doors to the public with tours behind the scenes, revealing the techniques …
The Spartacus Encyclopaedia of British History has a well developed and detailed section on the British Textile Industry which covers textile inventors, inventions, the process that various fibers go through, entrepreneurs and the designers plus a section on life in the factory and child labour.
Fabric Link is an educational resource providing information on fabrics, fabric care and product knowledge. Apparel and home furnishings are also covered. The site includes a dictionary of fabric terms and handy hints and tips useful for anyone who is interested in textiles.
