Forgotten Threads

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]