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  • Soap, Gloves & the Suffragettes Fight

    The Suffragette movement fought for women’s rights and political change, specifically advocating for women to gain the right to vote. They were organised like a business and used their feminine skills to promote and raise money for their cause. To raise brand awareness, they realised that advertising on merchandise such as soap, cards, and coloured…

  • Stitching Stories: Textiles as Family History

    Long before cameras or widespread reading and writing, people got creative in capturing their lives. For many families, things like quilts and samplers were more than just household items, they became ways to tell stories and preserve history. These handmade pieces weren’t just for decoration or use; they helped people remember milestones, family history, and…

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    1930s Flour Sack Dresses Ready to Sew

    Flour sack dresses from the 1930s were the original ready-to-sew kits, showcasing sustainable fashion at its best. During the Great Depression in the USA, when resources were scarce, women would up-cycle old feed sacks. They turned these cotton sacks into dresses, aprons, and even children’s clothing. Once flour companies discovered this trend, they started using…

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