In just five decades, silhouettes softened, corsets disappeared, waists dropped, shoulders sharpened, skirts widened again… and clothing began reflecting freedom, war, rebellion, glamour, practicality, and identity in completely different ways. And honestly? You can still feel traces of every one of these eras in modern sewing today. The bias cut of the 1930s. The structure of the 1940s. The femininity of the 1950s. This is why I love studying historical dress so much, fashion is never just clothing. It tells us what society valued, what people longed for, and how makers solved problems with nothing but fabric, structure, and skill with the changing times within our societies. So now I want to know… 🪡 Which decade pulls you in most, and why? 🪡 If you could sew ONE garment from these decades, what would it be? 🪡 And which period do you think had the most beautiful construction techniques? I've been a busy bee in the background, clearing my storage, designs, costumes and much more, ready to start uploading and sharing next right here in The Atelier Hub, very exciting! I'm building the group in real time, and grateful you're here, sharing this space of sewers 🪡 🥰 So, tell the hub what you think of the 50 years fashion journey 1900-1950's. Drop your thoughts below in comments 👇 Claire Amelia 🌞

I've been tinkering around in the background, whilst building The Atelier Hub in real time, and I can't believe how fast the time is going and what I have been learning, building and imagining. This space is for all sewing disciplines, and last month we touched on Historical Fashion, June has a new discipline coming !! (announcing that next woo woo) For now, the classroom is hidden as I build lots of lovely learnings for all us lovely sewers. So, I thought, to ask, is there 1 sewing discipline you would LOVE to deep dive into in the near future? Drop your sewing discipline in comments, what you would love to engage with and learn more about 🪡👇

In May, we discussed each week what sewing projects we've been working on. Time to divulge, keep us guys updated and share your projects. Let's hear what you have all been up to; @Valerie The French Sewing Bee you discussed making swimming costumes, did you complete and get the pictures sent off? @Debra Verrall has been busy with her own skool sewing group preparing sew a longs, how did they go Debra? Would love to hear. @Jane Harbison busy filming sewing grandpa shirts, did you complete the filming? If so, please do share with the other sewers in the group 'Discipline Deep Dives'. @Nancy Poekert has been sewing with fleece, how did the repairs and jackets come along? @Christy Steiger dared to play with bias cut, relining and altering. Was your daughter happy with the outcome? @Jan Appleton did you manage to get on your sewing machine in the month of May? Please share your wins. A small snippet of some of the fabulous sewers in The Atelier Hub. To all hub members, let's hear how your sewing has gone the past month of May, before I enquire what you're up to next 🪡 Sending smiles, Claire Amelia 🧵🥰

Step into the Victorian era with us this month inside The Atelier Hub 🪡 EEEkkkkkkkkkk one of my favourite era's, but not as much as next week's ... we are leading up to!! 1800's to 1900s, from crinolines and corsets to bustles, tailoring, and the quiet shift towards the Edwardian silhouette, Victorian fashion tells the story of an entire changing world through cloth, construction, and shape. What I love most about studying historical dress is realising how much of modern sewing still begins here: structure, fit, balance, proportion, and the artistry hidden beneath the surface. This month, we’re exploring the journey of Victorian fashion together inside the Hub, sharing references, resources, inspiration, and conversations with makers who love the craft just as deeply as you do. ✨ Which Victorian era draws you in most? Early Victorian, crinolines, bustle era… or the softer end-of-century silhouettes? Come and join the conversation 🖤The Atelier Hub — where serious sewers gather.

Well… here we are at the end of the week. 🖤 Needles threaded, unthreaded, re-threaded. Plans made, plans reshuffled, and hopefully a few beautiful things brought a little closer to life. How's your sewing week been? ⟶ What did you manage to start or move forward? ⟶ What's still sitting there, waiting patiently? ⟶ What surprised you; win, wobble or "why did I do it like that?" moment 😄 Photos, progress, honest confessions, all of it welcome here. We're here to learn and grow together. 🪡 🖤 Claire Amelia How did your week at the table really go? ⬇️