Patterns in Fashion: vi. Geometric
The Aztec civilisation of northern Mexico was famous for its textiles, particularly large blankets with geometric designs ... "Serapes'.
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Patterns in Fashion: v. Floral
Kontiki fashions of the late 1940s/early 1950s, inspired by the Southern Tropics, made hibiscus and tropical patterns popular ...
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Patterns in Fashion: iv. Polka Dots
Polka dots became fashionable in the 1950s as part of the Bombshell and Rock'n'Roll looks ...
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Patterns in Fashion: iii. Stripes
Bold stripes were ... used to draw negative attention to the wearer and were part of the dress of court jesters, prisoners, prostitutes...
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Patterns in Fashion: ii. Paisley
Paisley is ... often sewn with silver and gold thread, it is still used as part of traditional Iranian wedding attire.
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Patterns in Fashion: i. Checks
Synonymous with North-East American collegiate fashion of the 1950s and 1960s, 'Preppy' madras print became a symbol of authenticity ...
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Looking After Your Clothes: ix. Fabric Dyes
Synthetic thread stitching cannot be dyed, so if the garment label indicates the stitching is synthetic ...
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Looking After Your Clothes: viii. Glasses and Sunglasses
A small glasses repair toolbox can ...include micro-screwdrivers; replacement glasses screws and caps ...
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Looking After Your Clothes: vii. Handbags
Use a damp cloth to remove a build up of dirt and a leather conditioning cream or wipes ...
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Looking After Your Clothes: vi. Woollens
Out-of-season knitwear can be folded and stored in knitwear storage bags with anti-moth sachets or cedar balls to protect from moth damage.
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Looking After Your Clothes: v. Shoes
Using a steamer, the steam jet on your iron or your kettle, hold your boot or shoe over the jet of steam, without getting it wet.
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Looking After Your Clothes: iv. Steaming
For delicate fabrics, work slightly away from the fabric with the steamer nozzle. For very delicate fabrics, turn the garment inside out.
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Looking After Your Clothes: iii. Ironing
For a crisper finish, you can start ironing a slightly damp shirt. Or spray a dry shirt with a water spray to soften creases.
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Looking After Your Clothes: ii. Washing and Drying
Blot the oil stain using a paper towel, wash in hand soap and sprinkle some baking powder thickly on to the stain.
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Looking After Your Clothes: i. Basic Mending Techniques
Weave an area using a loose running stitch and work back and forth across the area of the hole, sewing at right-angles to create a mesh.
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