Tag: sew
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Website Contains Extensive Historical Costume Patterns That You Can Download For Free
When we last blogged about fashion, we introduced you to a site which allowed you to download thousands of vintage sewing patterns online (see HERE). That post was so successful that we though you might also be interested in trying your hand at historical dresses!? Fortunately a lot of the grunt work has already been…
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Artist Creates Hand-Sewn Lace Figures Using Real Pieces of Found Wood
Artist Agnes Herczeg uses lace to create figural works of female forms, capturing figures in moments of contemplation or work. In one piece the subject stands at a loom, appearing to weave herself from the included fibers. All of Herczeg’s works uses all natural materials, incorporating small pieces of wood or other found materials to…
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Wiki Has Released Over 83,500 Vintage Sewing Patterns Online For Download
Like sewing? Well you’ll love this news: the Vintage Patterns Wiki has released more than 83,500 patterns of pre 1992, out of print patterns for all to use. The browsable collection runs the gamut from Dynasty-inspired pussy bow power suits to Betty Draper-esque frocks featuring models in white gloves to an 1895 boys’ Reefer Suit…