The wind whipped her hair across her face as she tucked the elastic of her poinsettia print mask behind her ears. It wasn’t December yet, but it had been one hell of a year and so she was determined to start Christmas early. The last decade had seen her gradually lose her love of the... Continue Reading →
Clothing and textile archives are fascinating places. Although, as a fashion historian, you might expect me to visit archives as part of my research, they're also very useful places for designers to look for inspiration. Even more so now that many museums have extensive online catalogues with images, available from anywhere in the world, but... Continue Reading →
I like hearing about creative projects, especially ones by women for women. Having recently discovered Ovation - a new forum for women and female identifying creatives in British theatre, aiming to provide opportunities for networking and skills development - I thought I'd help them spread the word with a quick blog post. The Ovation website... Continue Reading →
I really enjoy sewing and love making things, but I have very few clothes in my wardrobe that I made myself. The reason for this is a) finding the motivation is hard, and b) even when I've done something before, I don't often recall exactly how to do it. This is why I really enjoy... Continue Reading →
I recently realised that it's been a while since I wrote about my adventures in sewing for Rarely Wears Lipstick, even though I've been doing a fair bit. I did a one-day feminist embroidery workshop in January 2017, a tie-making workshop at the Jewish Museum in April 2016, and a one-day introduction to embroidery at Hand... Continue Reading →
The Doctor stepped out of the TARDIS and heard the crunch of gravel underfoot. This was not the destination he intended, but it rarely was. That was half the fun. Since he first stole her, all those years ago, his beloved transport through time and space appeared to have got to know him and now... Continue Reading →
Starting a long and tiring week going through the contents of every dusty box in the room didn't fill Jenny with joy. Of all the things she loved about her job, this was the part that felt the most arduous. Ahead of her were days of lifting each container down from its shelf, comparing the... Continue Reading →
I thought I'd stick with the alliteration theme for February's Lust List and so here's a quick and pretty bunch of fabulous floral things from my fantasy wishlist. 1) Pyjama style floral shirt by Joanie I love pretty much everything that Joanie brings out, but this pyjama style shirt is one of my favourites from... Continue Reading →
I was emailed at the weekend about a documentary film called YARN, that "reclaims knitting as a feminist statement and which poses interesting questions around whether knitting and crochet is an art form". The film explores the lives of four international artists who are redefining the tradition of knit and crochet, and more importantly, reclaiming... Continue Reading →
I have loved making photographs for a great many years. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, digital photography and social media, many more people than ever before are taking photographs of themselves and their surroundings but, with a little bit of knowledge and thought, you can make photographs. Ones that you created and are,... Continue Reading →