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A History of Knitting
Knitting is the art of knotting, that is making loops and knots in a length of yarn or thread into a piece of fabric using needles. Current research places the origins of hand knitting in the middle east, the techniques probably made their way to Europe via the Mediterranean. Knitting was used mostly to create necessary garments to protect against the elements in most european cultures. Different yarn and wool producing areas... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 243 days ago.)
Knitting is the art of knotting, that is making loops and knots in a length of yarn or thread into a piece of fabric using needles. Current research places the origins of hand knitting in the middle east, the techniques probably made their way to Europe via the Mediterranean. Knitting was used mostly to create necessary garments to protect against the elements in most european cultures. Different yarn and wool producing areas... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 243 days ago.)
How to Measure Clothes
Clothes, Vintage Clothes and Sizings! Finding clothes to buy that fit you can be a real pain, clothing sizes can change depending on which shop you are in, and some can even vary within the same shop given style and manufacturer! Some shops equate a UK size 12 with a european 40 others with a 38. The bad news is that clothes sizings have changed consistently from decade to decade and getting the sizes right on vintage... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 243 days ago.)
Clothes, Vintage Clothes and Sizings! Finding clothes to buy that fit you can be a real pain, clothing sizes can change depending on which shop you are in, and some can even vary within the same shop given style and manufacturer! Some shops equate a UK size 12 with a european 40 others with a 38. The bad news is that clothes sizings have changed consistently from decade to decade and getting the sizes right on vintage... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 243 days ago.)
How to Sew Buttons and Buttonholes
Buttons come in all shapes, colours and sizes. Some are made from glass, others from plastics and metals. They fall into 2 general categories: Flat buttons have two or four holes for stitching through in order to attach them to a piece of material. Shank buttons are flat buttons without the holes cut all the way through. They either have a stitching hole cut into the back of the button itself or a... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 243 days ago.)
Buttons come in all shapes, colours and sizes. Some are made from glass, others from plastics and metals. They fall into 2 general categories: Flat buttons have two or four holes for stitching through in order to attach them to a piece of material. Shank buttons are flat buttons without the holes cut all the way through. They either have a stitching hole cut into the back of the button itself or a... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 243 days ago.)
An Overview of Fashions in the 1970s
Fashions in the 1970s were far more relaxed than those in the 1960s before, many emerging design showed signs of nostalgia with designers taking influence from previous decades. Laura Ashley was noted as being heavily influenced by Edwardian style dresses and prints. Barbara Hulanicki's Biba label produced a 20s/30s influenced look with long cotton skirts, long sleeved shirts or smock and a floppy brimmed hat. The use... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 251 days ago.)
Fashions in the 1970s were far more relaxed than those in the 1960s before, many emerging design showed signs of nostalgia with designers taking influence from previous decades. Laura Ashley was noted as being heavily influenced by Edwardian style dresses and prints. Barbara Hulanicki's Biba label produced a 20s/30s influenced look with long cotton skirts, long sleeved shirts or smock and a floppy brimmed hat. The use... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 251 days ago.)
An Overview of Fashions in the 1950s
In the 1950s most of peoples possessions, including clothing, were still passed on or recycled as part of the 'make do and mend' culture that had become a necessity throughout the Second World War. However this decade marked the end of rationing and the resulting economic growth inevitably led to an increase in consumerism. After years of hardship ordinary people suddenly had time, money and enthusiasm to put into... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 251 days ago.)
In the 1950s most of peoples possessions, including clothing, were still passed on or recycled as part of the 'make do and mend' culture that had become a necessity throughout the Second World War. However this decade marked the end of rationing and the resulting economic growth inevitably led to an increase in consumerism. After years of hardship ordinary people suddenly had time, money and enthusiasm to put into... (posted by Amber Allen 1 year 251 days ago.)
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