Tag: domesticity
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Unpicking the Stitches of Time: Vintage Sewing Patterns and Their Hidden Stories
From the flapper dresses of the roaring twenties to the A-line silhouettes of the sixties, vintage sewing patterns offer a captivating glimpse into the past. More than just instructions for creating garments, these paper treasures are historical artifacts, reflecting evolving fashion trends, shifting ideals of domesticity, and the intricate interplay of social class. Their unexpected…