FASHION THROUGH TIME
While the mere mention of history might send some of us back to days of learning about Vikings in a freezing classroom, one aspect of history that all sewists will likely share an interest in is the history of the clothes we wear. This fascinating aspect of history links us all to the past; we all wear clothes but how many of us know the histories of the fabrics and designs we wear each day? Fashion history is at the heart of the work of historian Amber Butchart. Here, she talks to us about her love for unique clothing, her varied and exciting career, and her passions for both sustainability in the modern fashion industry and using her work to tell the stories of those who history forgot.
“THE LINKS BETWEEN CLOTHING AND THE SEA IS A LONG-STANDING INTEREST OF MINE”
After completing a degree in English literature, Amber realised that alongside researching, reading and writing, she
