Both Ruth and Barb left a comment to say they are joining the bags of fun challenge . So you have to imagine me turning in my chair looking East, and then remembering I am at the bottom of the globe, turning North east and waving in the general direction …
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.
I know that a good number of historical costumers will find the Life in Elizabethan England: a Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603 site useful. Written and edited by Maggie Secara the site provides background information on the social and cultural milieu of Elizabethan England including its fashion, food, and household …
I want to say hello to two new participants in the bags of fun challenge before settling down to work. Firstly waving to Leeanne who has joined and asked if you need to use the body section of the jeans. The guidelines are wide open to encourage creativity and so …
I want to say hello to two new participants in the bags of fun challenge before settling down to work. Firstly waving to Leeanne who has joined and asked if you need to use the body section of the jeans. The guidelines are wide open to encourage creativity and so …
The Victorian and Albert Museum in London have been collecting Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories since the collection was started. The collection now has items dating back to 17th century up to examples of contemporary fashion. Currently they are highlighting knitting, hosting a particularly interesting article on the Regional Knitting in …
Learn to sew hosts step by step illustrated instructions for beginners. Articles range across the whole range of skills required for garment construction from taking body measurements, cutting, dealing with buttonholes, inserting zippers to understanding the bias of a fabric and dealing with linings.
