In the 1940s, it was typical to repurpose household fabric for clothing due to fabric rationing. Commonly, people would use bedsheets or other linen items to craft coats. Those who...

During World War II, fabric rationing made acquiring new clothes challenging, leading many people to become resourceful with what they already had. A common practice was for wives to repurpose...

Parachute dresses are one of the most interesting pieces of World War II fashion history we have. They tell a story of shortage, resistance and the continuity of major life...