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FASHION
FASHION PATTERNS (COMMERCIAL)
INTERIOR DESIGN

 
FASHION

 

Australian Wool Innovation
Information on merino wool textiles.
http://www.merinoinnovation.com/awi/en/Tools/sitemap/

 

Behind the Label - Stopping Exploitation of Outworkers in NSW
NSW Government's strategy to improve the work and lives of home based clothing workers (outworkers) in NSW and information for the clothing industry regarding the new workplace laws.
http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/behindthelabel/?Page=%7BC8D60261-E2CC-4B57-B427-D4DA60F860E8%7D

 

Costuming Resources Online
History, ethnic and folk costume, theatrical, making and wearing, accessories, suppliers.
http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/behindthelabel/?Page=%7BC8D60261-E2CC-4B57-B427-D4DA60F860E8%7D

 

Council of Textiles and Fashion Industries of Australia Limited.
New items, career advice, training information etc.
http://www.tfia.com.au/

 

First View - Collections Online
International fashion photographs, top models, designer fashions and shows.
http://www.firstview.com/collection.php?menu=1&clear=1

 

Modern Australian Fashion : Commonwealth Culture and Recreation Portal.
Australian fashion and textile resources.
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/fashion/

 

Paperbark Woman
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion design.
http://www.phm.gov.au/hsc/paperbark/

 

Powerhouse Museum
Sourcing the Muse. The journeys of eight Australian fashion designers from inspiration to creation
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/sourcingthemuse/

 

Sewing Resource Guide
Good historical costume and patterns. Up-to-date collections of most fashion designers.
http://www.mysewingspace.com

 

Textile Arts Net
List of sites which focus on the practice and study of textiles as an art form.
http://www.textilearts.net/directory/

 

Textile Exchange Knowledge Centre
Information regarding the textile industry and hsitory as well as about fabrics and fabric care.
http://www.teonline.com/expert/

 

University of British Columbia
Web resources on costume.
http://www.library.ubc.ca/finearts/COSTUME.html

 

World Wide Quilting Page
Patterns, instructions, glossary, quilt blocks, beginner's guide, hints, photographs.
http://www.quilt.com/

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FASHION PATTERNS (COMMERCIAL)

 

Butterick, McCalls, Vogue and Wallies
Catalogue of patterns, technical centre: measuring, fabric width charts, customising.
http://www.mccall.com/

 

Sewing Patterns.com
Largest selection of sewing patterns on the internet.
http://www.sewingpatterns.com/

 

Simplicity Patterns
Catalogue of patterns and some basic sewing tips.
http://www.simplicity.com/

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INTERIOR DESIGN

 

BUBL Link : Interior Design
An annotated list of sites.
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/i/interiordesign.htm

 

Design Institute of Australia
News. articles, design history,etc.
http://www.dia.org.au/

 

Dulux
Online colour schemes, interior design ideas, practical tips, product selector, FAQs,
full text decorating advice modules.
http://www.dulux.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HomepageView?storeId=10752&catalogId=10051&langId=-1

 

Feng Shui Articles
http://fengshuiarticles.com/

 

How to Upholster
Online magazine and tutorials. Detailed instruction on furniture upholstery, auto and marine upholstery, how to make slipcovers, and canvas work.
http://www.upholster.com/howto/

 

Interior Design Resources
A comprehensive list of sites compiled by High Point University, US.
http://library.highpoint.edu/html/hplib/interiordesign.html

 

University of Technology Sydney
Web sites for interior design.
http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/information/study_guides/design/interior_design.html#WEBSITES

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