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May 22, 2015

Designing Fabric

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Sewing is my hobby and my day job of graphic design is how I (try to) pay for fabric. For a while now I've been thinking how fun it wo...
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Apr 16, 2015

Images of the Past Dunedin

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The Historical Sewing Group I belong to "Images of the Past Dunedin" are looking for new members. If you're located in the O...
Jan 31, 2015

HFS January 2015 Challenge: Foundations

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When I became interested in sewing historical and steampunk garments the one item I was almost certain I would never make was a corset. Yo...
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Jan 5, 2015

Where to find Free PDF manuals for White sewing machines and Overlockers/Sergers

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Tip for today: Where to find Free PDF manuals for White sewing machines and Overlockers/Sergers old and new... Strange as it may see...
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Dec 16, 2014

HSF 14 - Challenge # 22 - Gentlemen = Making an 18th century "Darcy" Shirt

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Happy Jane Austen Day! 239 years ago today on the 16th of December 1775, Jane Austen was born. Since today (nearly) co-insides with the ...
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Dec 5, 2014

Tutorial - Using Photoshop to make Historical Sewing Patterns which Fit

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There are a lot of great old patterns out there that are free to download, via places like the Internet Archive, or possibly you've b...
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Nov 24, 2014

Dyeing Chicken Feathers with Food Colouring

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Feathers dyed by microwaving with food colouring At the start of the year my sister-in-law showed me socks knitted from wool dyed with...
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