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The History of Elastic: A Material that Stretches the Imagination

The History of Elastic: A Material that Stretch...

Discover the fascinating history of elastic, from its ancient roots in the Amazon rainforest to its modern applications in industry and everyday life.

The History of Elastic: A Material that Stretch...

Discover the fascinating history of elastic, from its ancient roots in the Amazon rainforest to its modern applications in industry and everyday life.

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News about the Website and about the Blog posts!

Welcome Back and News

News about the Website and about the Blog posts!

What is a Chemise à la Reine and how was it born?

What is a Chemise à la Reine and how was it born?

According to wikipedia the term "chemise" was first used to describe an outer dress from around 1780s thanks to Marie Antoinette. Before that decade a chemise was the basis of...

What is a Chemise à la Reine and how was it born?

According to wikipedia the term "chemise" was first used to describe an outer dress from around 1780s thanks to Marie Antoinette. Before that decade a chemise was the basis of...

Beach and other Habits - ButterflyGarments

Beach and other Habits

From the antique magazine "La moda illustrata" some curiosities about edwardian fashion and different styles for the beach. 

Beach and other Habits

From the antique magazine "La moda illustrata" some curiosities about edwardian fashion and different styles for the beach. 

1867 Metropolitan Museum Reproduction Project - ButterflyGarments

1867 Metropolitan Museum Reproduction Project

The sewing history of my blue silk taffeta day dress, from its antique reference to the finished costume. 

1867 Metropolitan Museum Reproduction Project

The sewing history of my blue silk taffeta day dress, from its antique reference to the finished costume.