Of course, the ancient Egyptians were probably not the first people to ever wear clothing, but we haven’t found any clothes older than the Tarkhan Dress. So how can we figure out when we first started wearing clothes? Well, it turns out that some of our b...

Textile Conservator Elizabeth-Anne Haldane describes the conservation work undertaken on an 8th-century Egyptian tunic – one of the exhibits to be displayed in the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries.

Polyester is one of the most popular fabrics in the world. Made from PET plastic, it is prized for its durability, lightness, and low cost of production.

The hidden meaning behind Pope Francis’s clothes.

In Togo, where the cost of mandatory uniforms can keep girls out of school.

A short video series illustrating sewing advice and tips. For the beginner or anyone looking to step up their sewing game.

Hate the idea of your old clothes ending up in landfill? Overwhelmed by fast fashion?

The invention of clothing is an important milestone in human history. This invention may have made it possible to migrate out of Africa, a crucial step in human evolution. Explore the clothing and shoes of Stone Age humans, including the progression from...

Most people put on their outfits every day without questioning the history of clothing as they do it. You're clearly not one of these people, since you've landed on this page! Here's a list of things we still wear today and why we started wearing them. Th...

Learn how to measure your body in our detailed video; perfect if you are looking for help with fitting, dressmaking and sewing measurements. In this video Aneka shares tip for measuring and shows you how to measure circumference as well as length measurem...

So, you want to start sewing your wardrobe? Here are my tips for getting started! Gather supplies, pick a project, choose your fabric, and you are on your way.

Ever wonder how important understitching really is??? Let me show you! Every beginner at sewing come across the term UNDERSTITCHING... and thinks... "What is understitching?". Let me explain what it is, how to do it, and show you some examples of the diff...

When you're following pattern instructions, you may encounter a step that says "Understitch the facing." Here's why this process is important and how to do it effectively.

Interested in making your own clothes? Got lots of ideas? Watch these tutorials on how to make your own clothing patterns from your own clothes you already wear.