Tangled Thread fiber art helpline – this week’s questions

I’m always happy to help with answering questions – I can’t guarantee an answer, but I’ll try

Kevin asks:

“I am a big fan of 1940s fashion. Do you have any ideas of where to find patterns, images, etc.?”

I’ve posted a few different sources for vintage patterns including:

• The Vintage Pattern Lending Library.
•   “Mom’s Patterns“.
• A Dress A Day celebrates all things vintage with photos, patterns and even fabric sources.

Don’t forget that Vogue has a pretty good collection of vintage patterns -  and it’s worthwhile checking through their discontinued patterns as well.

Barbara asks:

“Would love to know the name of suppliers of shisha mirrors or very large sequins. Can anyone help?“

I know for a fact that my local Michael’s Arts & Craft store carries them (in the miniatures section I think),  but they’re not labeled as “shisha mirrors”.  It’s worthwhile going into the store and doing a thorough search for yourself – I wouldn’t expect many salespeople to know what they are though

Here are three different online sources for shisha mirrors in the USA:

• Treadle Art carries a selection of shisha mirrors online.
• Vintage Vogue carries shisha mirrors as well as metallic sadi thread.
• Gitta’s also carries sadi thread, shisha mirrors as well as instructional books.

Hope this helps!