We looked briefly at the history of quilting in Quilting: A Definition and Historical Perspective, but there’s plenty more to learn! These timelines offer an overview of the specific points…
Sewing History
Modern fashion was born in France, and had a key role in the French Revolution. High heels were originally made for men, and everything you’ve ever worn has been worn before and then some. Learn about the history of sewing with Mood, and discover what’s in your closet, and how it got there.
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Quilting: A Definition and Historical Perspective
by Erin Veneziale January 29, 2021Dating back more than 5000 years, the art and craft of quilting are inextricably intertwined with the history of textiles, clothing, and home decor, and quilted objects are still immensely… -
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A Brief History of Textile Inventions
by Stephanie Triplett July 30, 2020The textile industry, as we know it today, has been in the making quite some time, and all of its progress certainly didn’t happen overnight. This post is going to… -
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Deciphering Fashion Design Categories: Haute Couture vs. Designer vs. RTW vs. Fast Fashion
by Stephanie Triplett July 23, 2020The fashion and textile industry is a powerful and complex one full of layers and tons of moving pieces. From a design perspective, there’s a lot that goes into creating… -
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How Fashion Has Affected History
by Stephanie Triplett April 30, 2020Dating back to the 1700s, magazines were a source for fashion inspiration. The world is always changing, but the importance that fashion has played in the history of our world… -
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Is Sewing a Dying Art?
by Stephanie Triplett January 9, 2020Let’s begin with a true story: when asked to write a post regarding my stance on sewing and if it was a dying art, I looked at my boss disgusted… -
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A Brief History of The Sewing Machine
by Stephanie Triplett December 10, 2019The Importance of the Sewing Machine The invention of the sewing machine surfaced during the industrial revolution and is considered to be the first machine to enter the home. Pre-1900,… -
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How Does a Sewing Machine Operate?
by Stephanie Triplett December 5, 2019Whether you’ve been sewing for decades and have seen more sewing machines than you can count, or you've only seen a few in passing at the craft store you can… -
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A History of Measuring
by Paul White June 19, 2018The word tailor comes from the French “tailleur”, which roughly translates to “one who cuts material”. While today we think of tailors as people who sew, the skilled trade of…
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