Folkwear Patterns

[fuzzylizzie]

I fell in love with Folkwear in the late 70s, all those great ethnic and historic sewing patterns. Well, the company is still alive and well, and located in my neighborhood. I recently spent some time with Kate, the owner of the company:


http://fuzzylizzie.bravejournal.com/entry/43386

 

[joules]

Lizzie, I love the way you tracked the story down! I love Folkwear, and I'm glad to know that she has continued the worthy enterprise.

 

[cmpollack]

Fascinating article about a fascinating business! I hadn't heard of Folkwear before this...

How cool to see both the originals the patterns were based on as well as samples made from them!

Great photos, too (Kate's library of clothing history books must be LARGE!)

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

me, too! i'm a Folkwear lover, as well, but oddly enough, i only bought one of their patterns (would have been l a t e 70s/early 80s)

back in the day when waterbeds and ferns were popular.

 

[amandainvermont]

As someone who doesn't go beyond buttons and hems I had never heard of Folkwear, but thank you for writing that piece in your blog. I am off to look at the site!

 

[lkranieri]

Great story and absolutely wonderful blog.

 

[anna_newman]

I *love* Folkwear. I was so happy when the company was revived, and this behind the scenes post is a real treat. Thanks, Lizzie!

 

[TinTrunk]

I really enjoyed that article, Lizzie - and I'd never heard of Folkwear either.

Sarah

 

[fuzzylizzie]

Thanks to all who read the article and who posted. Kate was thrilled with the nice response!

 

[TinTrunk]

I've subscribed to your RSS feed, fuzzylizzie. Its a great blog and I have a lot of catching up to do!

Sarah

 

[fuzzylizzie]

Sarah, Thanks so much!