Forgotten Threads

We’ve all heard of dresses made from parachute silk, but have you heard of dresses made from mosquito netting? Tune in to this special bonus episode to learn about some uniqu...

In this episode we look at some specific garments created during the war which are particularly good examples of the ‘Make-do and Mend’ movement. From Adelaide, to Sydney, and fina...

For this fortnight’s dose of Forgotten Threads, I’ve made a video showing just how many clothes you could buy in a season under rationing in Australia! It’s proba...

For the second episode of Fashions on the Front, we’re talking rationing! Rationing was introduced in Australia in 1942, a year after Britain. If you think rationing was only...

Fashions on the Front Ep 1: Introduction In this episode of Fashions on the Front, we introduce you to the Second World War and the Australian Home Front. Air raid fashions and the...