Forgotten Threads

Helen Kempton

Forgotten Threads tells stories from home sewing and fashion history that have been lost in the folds of decades and centuries. The first series, Fashions on the Front, focuses on the experiences of Australian women on the home front during World War II. This is about more than rationing; how women adapted, worked, married, supported the war, and shared their love of fashion.

Episodes

  1. 03/03/2019

    Bonus Ep – Wartime Weddings! Fashions on the Front

    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 wedding dresses, comradery in the face of wedding bells and rationing, and general white and frothy goodness! Don’t forget to subscribe, join […]

    16 min

  2. 17/02/2019

    Fashions on the Front Ep 4: Make-do and Mend

    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, Papau New Guinea, these garments incite discussion about patriotism and war crimes – a powerful example of how integral clothing is to […]

    16 min

  3. 20/01/2019

    Fashions on the Front Ep 2: Rationing

    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 shortage, have a listen and reconsider. Don’t forget to check out the blog, Instagram, and subscribe to Fern & Thread’s YouTube for […]

    19 min

  4. 05/01/2019

    Forgotten Threads; Fashions on the Front Episode One

    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 episodes are covered in this episode. Don’t forget to subscribe on Spotify or iTunes for future episodes! (Or, to […]

    9 min
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About

Forgotten Threads tells stories from home sewing and fashion history that have been lost in the folds of decades and centuries. The first series, Fashions on the Front, focuses on the experiences of Australian women on the home front during World War II. This is about more than rationing; how women adapted, worked, married, supported the war, and shared their love of fashion.

Information

  • Creator
    Helen Kempton
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Helen Kempton 2019
  • Show Website
    Forgotten Threads