Forgotten Threads

15:34 | Mar 3rd, 2019

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 uniquely Australian wartime wed...Show More

15:46 | Feb 17th, 2019

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 finally to Port Moresby,...Show More

0:00 | Feb 1st, 2019

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 probably less than you think. Keep reading ...Show More

19:11 | Jan 20th, 2019

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 about the silk stocking s...Show More

09:03 | Jan 5th, 2019

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 subject of future e...Show More