Tall Fold Back Collar Jacket // So Many Options!

[@dacrayzblaze1]

The look in the beginning is more of a "you're welcome"

[@MysteryMommy1]

Definitely, “you’re welcome”

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Ha thank you!

[@zianeshkasparen4358]

Ooh yes. Your welcome part. 😂

[@damogranheart5521]

Small pieces of scrap fabric are called "cabbage." The little triangles that you cut out along seams are called coleslaw. Or if you wish confetti 🎊!! I will re-watch this when I get back from my meeting this evening! Fascinating!

[@Dinuial]

The most sensible explanation I have ever heard for why closures are gendered was presented by Mathew Gnagy (The Modern Maker here on KZbin). I took his doublet making classes and he suggested that it might have come from the Dressmaker's guilds splitting off from the Tailor's guilds and needing to establish distinct construction practices as a separate profession.

[@lovecats6856]

Love the Modern Maker, making lace.

[@john941996]

Women have opposite closures because they had servents help them with the closures

[@Dinuial]

@@john941996 For the entire period of history we're talking about MEN HAD SERVANTS HELPING THEM DRESS TOO! That's WHY the split between men's tailors and lady's dress makers is the most plausible explanation I've ever heard.

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

Part of the fun of these tailoring videos is seeing what you'll pair the finished product with; I clicked the thumbnail thinking, *this would look great with a pencil skirt and heels!*

[@thecadaver]

The phrase "square with a jacket drafted into it" is actually what made the layout click in my brain! I wanna see if i can try and graft the collar onto my all in one sleeve block, I've been really enjoying not bothering with armscyes or darts lately...

[@michellecornum5856]

I love this. I, personally, am not opposed to you re-using a pattern.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Michelle!

[@juniperjr2017]

This futuristic yet vintage cyborg look is everything 👑🔥

[@Sbarellata]

Lettuce for cabbage, best thing I've heard today and also the title of my next book.

[@julietokumaru3855]

Would you go into greater depth explaining the elbow dart on the sleeve and how to use it? Also how to change up the sleeve with style lines, like making a two part sleeve? We so often think of sleeves as just straight tubes. I would like to know how the shaping works.

[@AmPlant]

that look at the beginning is definitely a "you're welcome" moment. it's giving scifi vampire pirate queen - like, this character has been doing piracy since the Victorian era and is really, really good at it. I can't wait to see the drafting process for the jacket! :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! 🧛‍♀️🏴‍☠️

[@fashionkiller5052]

This is the one channel where I have the bell on but NEVER get new vid notifications 😢

[@armedvsokord]

I'm really glad you did this and that it's a video. I don't think I could do written instructions of this but the video helps a lot. You are better at explaining than you give yourself credit for. The jacket is super cool.

[@moxiebombshell]

Yeah, I've always found her instructional videos to be really understandable, too. I think it might have to do with all of us (her viewers and her) probably falling under the umbrella of neurodivergent XD

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@gavannapatterns353]

I love, love this jacket! And I think you did an excellent job with both designing AND explaining the collar 😊. Here in Sweden we can find much bigger skirt closures/skirt hooks from the brand Prym. Also look up closures for fur, sometimes they look very cool and futuristic when used on ordinary fabric. Looking forward to hear all about your trip to London soon😊

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Looking forward to stocking up on all the fun findings I can find 🤩

[@jn9850]

🩶love your videos!🩶 For teaching it would be very helpful for some people (like myself) if you showed an overview of all the pattern pieces laid out before cutting the fabric. All the parts laid out is how I was taught to understand a pattern.

[@zankapfel4390]

When I tell you I was WAITING 🎉🎉🎉 You styled this so well in the lookbook, I gasped

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@becauseimafan]

My god, the _delicious drama_ yet practicality of this jacket!!! I adore this! Even though it'll be a long time before I'm at this level, I absolutely am going to keep coming back to this video of yours to encourage myself: "One day, this shall be mine as well! Mwahahahahaa!" 😈🤓 Thank you so much for sharing this, and for all of your efforts - they are absolutely appreciated even by this baby sewist, only just learning to hand sew more than a little mending. Oh! And your intro & outro look is absolutely fabulous, very much "you're welcome" 👀🤯🤩❤️ so thank you 😁

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@Ragnaran]

It's so cool to see your process for identifying what things would look like as a flat pattern. I'm so inspired by everything you do and your work and your videos have given me so much confidence in my own pattern drafting and sewing!

[@moxiebombshell]

Right?? Something that I've always loved about Bianca is how -- even when she's designing, drafting and creating these monumental looks -- she never condescends. I feel like she's legitimately in our corner, so to speak; like her authentic goal is to empower us to be bold and daring and confident with our own creations. It's inspiring even beyond the context of design & costuming/fashion.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so much Gwen!! ❤️ If I can get more people to give more drafting a try I will feel so pleased ☺️

[@sarahduffy6964]

As always your fabric choice is inspired. I love all the textures you choose to pair with clean style lines.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sarah!

[@doloresgreen1563]

Outstanding !!! Your contacts, your Victory Rolls, your drafting of the magnificent jacket. You truly deserve to jaunt around shopping in Paris. 😻😻😻

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Dolores!

[@aprildriesslein5034]

I would never have thought of putting dart fullness into a neckline that way -- how interesting!

[@lynn858]

Never made a single thing explained on this channel, but it has absolutely helped me understand bra pattern modifications, and how to take BS instructions and do better. Liking the awl for walking seams!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Lynn! ❤️

[@annettebroomhall8617]

Very helpful with the collar particularly. A tip for turning sharp corners. Sew a length of thread into the corner, between the layers, right sides together. Then when you turn the garment, trimming as usual, the thread can be tugged until the corner comes out neat and pointy. Thread can be removed easily. Works a treat.

[@sphinxios]

i get the "blade runner" wibe here, very classy

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! 🤖

[@halfmiledrift3514]

I love the jacket even though I can't think of an occasion where I could wear it myself, but I also want to mention the amazing necklace you are wearing for the reveal!! MacCulloch and Wallis is the best fabric shop in Central London.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The necklace was an Etsy find!

[@Epitymbidia]

Okay, now I need to buy a machine and fabric and... everything else, learn how to draft patterns and sew and then create something like this for a man... Oh god. This was sensational, yet again, and I adore everything about it, and you. Have a wonderful trip to Europe - and shock everyone over here into total submission with your style.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@CaptainStitchyPants]

Oh I do love this jacket! That collar is a masterpiece, it really makes the jacket so versatile, it would probably be a great addition to a travel wardrobe. And I love love love that little stepped detail at the centre back hem, it's what really caught my eye when you showed this in the lookbook. I'm really learning so much about what makes clothes work, both structurally and aesthetically, and it's bringing me so much joy 😍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! ☺️❤️ I'm bringing this jacket to London so it will travel indeed

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Not sure how I missed this one!! What you showed on the blue table just blew my mind! I’ve saved this one for when I try something similar! Also I can never keep the cross over of the front closure straight. So I just make the closure and make it a design feature if someone is rude enough to ask about it! You are right it a weird thing to have as a tradition that so many people continue!

[@lizzaturnbull]

😂😂😂😂 Cabbage! I love that you lose words too - happens to me all the time! Another fabulous garment 😍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lizza! I knew it was some sort of salad or another...🤣

[@cindyfrye3026]

I'm so impressed by how many pins you pulled and didn't stitch over!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Every once an a while I'll behave 🤣

[@lizzyrbits1283]

The funniest thing about gendered overlap for two sides of garments that I have seen is for the US Navy female "business" uniform, there is a tucked blouse and an untucked blouse (plus a maternity untucked blouse). And the tucked/untucked cross differently! So when my friend wanted to switch to the untucked she had to buy men's pants. (She tailors her uniforms anyway but the men's pants tailoring was a lot.) Bonus with the men's trouser she had additional pockets! (Also to describe what uniform is so many modifiers!) Bonus it was within the last 5ish years that they got rid of the tiara (sadly just fabric) and the opera cape! (I have no idea how this comment turned into random uniform trivia but I'm sorry or you're welcome!) 😂

[@MichelleSMV]

So many pattern pieces 😮!! Also love the collar and the shape of the peplum is chef’s kiss❤ (lazy humans unite cuz I also don’t use notches and I feel both seen and heard here 😆)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@nekkidnora]

Ahhhh, this is the thing I was most wanting to see from this collection!!! Thank you!!!

[@LiaThornegge]

Can confirm I am here partly for the pattern drafting. I love it. BTW - we didn't get to see this jacket in this video with the collar up and the magnets engaged! :( I was looking for it to see how it appeared

[@marcco44]

Fierce fashion! 🤩❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 enjoy your vacation!!✈🏰🌁

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Marcco!!

[@chaeburger]

This pattern is amazing and it does make sense, even for someone like me who just started pattern drafting literally this week. Please be extra super careful in the airport and on the plane when going to London. It would be an absolute travesty to catch COVID on your way to your to your favorite place. An N95 or better is a totally worthwhile investment

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Chae! I've already got my booster and N95's ready for the planes yes, I'm naturally anxious so I'm trying not to think about the exposure risk 😬 I had covid in October and got boosted just a few weeks ago, so hopefully I can avoid the beasties.

[@blairviolet_]

Would love to see pattern drafting for adding shirring like you see in 1930s and 40s dresses. I love those diamond bodice accents that are shirred

[@PolyvoreThea]

STUNNING fit! I adore that texture on the fabric!!!! This is really gorgeous!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Thea! The fabric is a fun one for sure!

[@thecalicoheart7946]

U.K. 🇬🇧 resident here - make sure you don’t forget about checking out charity shops for books. You can get some real treasures at good prices. 👍😀 Have a lovely holiday. 😁XXX

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! All the books and fabrics for me thanks 😍

[@rd6203]

OMG you popped up after the ad and I "eeped" at the creepy eyes 😅 I WAS NOT PREPARED

[@rd6203]

0:20 I see that you anticipated my reaction

[@Ryanw131]

So cute!! I love the like abstract printed black and white version from the beginning 😍 would love some of that fabric

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The black and white sateen was a fun find from Elfriede's Fine Fabrics in Boulder Colorado ✨

[@Joo6240]

Great tip with the scotch tape thanks 😊 Lovely look suits you sooooooo well. ❤

[@HoneyBear36]

Honestly the sleeve “ham” idea is brilliant I do/did knit but even just for a temporary sleeve tool it would be super helpful I think Love a statement collar ❤

[@petuniaodwyer1834]

Outstanding work as always, and great explanation of the drafting process. The jacket is fab! I'm slightly obsessed with the idea of adding a hood :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I made a similar design as a vest with a hood in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6PSfptsebmrpsU

[@becauseimafan]

​@@TheClosetHistorian Ooh that's right! Off to watch that one again 😁👍❤️

[@terrortara6994]

❤ I appreciate how you break down technical information to a generally understandable level ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Tara!

[@pipernell]

Reeeallly interested in seeing those vintage pattern-drafting books! I've found that knitting and weaving books are the same (I'm not good enough at sewing to be looking for "advanced" techniques) There are plenty of modern books that are beginner-friendly, which is great! But there aren't as many books coming out for advanced makers, and I usually find the best books from the 70's. I think in the US, home crafts were getting less and less popular throughout the 80's and 90's, and probably bottomed out with the 2008 recession (as someone whose middle school and high school had all cut their home ec classes years ago). We're definitely seeing the interest come back, but so many people have to start from scratch because they didn't grow up with crafts! Hopefully in a few years, the market for challenging intermediate/advanced techniques will have grown enough for publishers to notice :)

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I love how there are so many ways to style this. Thanks!

[@kbalzano1199]

First off, just want to say your work is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Also, being and seeing that your work is more historical with the occasional futuristic look, I wanted to suggest that while you are a beautiful woman and you have naturally beautiful dark hair, that maybe instead of a golden/blonde streak going through your hair you may want to consider changing it to a silver/grayish white streak through your hair. It will give you more of a young Joan Crawford look and it would coincide more with all your work and the timelines. Again your natural dark hair is beautiful by itself, but if you insist on enhancing it with another color consider my suggestion. In the meantime I wanted to thank you for sharing all of your fabulous designs with us KZbinrs!

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Ok, now I finally see why I might want to go draft an A-line skirt block even if I know I will never wear it as an A-line skirt (I am too cylindrical for that to look good), just for peplum purposes... the vest I made based on my princess seam block that I took below the waist, I just guessed cause there's really not a lot of difference between my underbust, narrow waist and waistband waist, and not a lot of difference from that to my high hip or full hip or anthing cause I didn't get much in the hip department. I learn so much from you even when you draft clothing I don't want to wear myself!! And I'm glad I am used to leaving the seam allowance off most of my patterns, then when I play with them I don't have to add them back on. I really need to find a better tape, the stuff I have lets go after a few months then everything's a disaster. edit: NO BLACK GARMENTS? Who are you and what have you done with The Closet Historian???

[@franziskaibes6265]

Hi Bianca. Rewatching it for the 5th time, (this time on vacation) and finally it sank in completely and the inspiration exploded. This collar pattern would be very cool colorblocked. And this diamond- cut - thing? - needed a few more reviews, but than it's totally logical to do so. ❤

[@sewvintagebysunraedoll]

Your contacts remind me of my kitty’s eyes 👀-She has great big yellow ones that stare into my soul. One of the reasons I adopted her 💕

[@kirstenpaff8946]

The giant Paul bakery chocolate macaroons are so good. I did a postdoc in France, and those cookies were my go to reward for myself.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Super delicious 🤩

[@Urska__]

The lenses are jarringly gorgeous!

[@euansmith3699]

Fantastic work, as ever. The look is killer. 😍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Euan!

[@NemoTheDreamO]

Somehow I always end up watching this channel through AP bio 😅 I love watching your pattern drafting! Last weekend when you posted the cowl front top I immediately remembered I had this beautiful silver satin with a crushed pattern ironed to it, and spent the weekend finishing every seam by hand because it frayed too much to use a zigzag stitch 8’) it’s definitely one of the best things I’ve ever made, all thanks to you for the inspiration and pattern drafting tips/guides! Thanks for all you do!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Sounds fabulous!! Thank you ❤️

[@dillonnapier1239]

Fan Trimmings was my favorite store in London, it’s between Oxford and Tottenham Court! The fabric stores in Shepards Bush were also amazing!

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Brilliant shape. You will be the best dressed in London!!! xxx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Alexandra!

[@blktauna]

that red lip is perfection. Love the lenses too. This is a really fun design and more versatile than you might realise.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@lolime1159]

There is a gorgeous antique book store opposite the British Museum! I'm not sure if they will have pattern drafting books, but they have so many things in there!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I'll be staying near there so I'll definitely check it out!

[@lolime1159]

@@TheClosetHistorian I walk past it quite frequently, as I study in London. It's directly opposite the front entrance of the museum, so you can't miss it!

[@jessicapearcelamothe8484]

I’m excited to see some vintage tailoring applied to the cyberpunk look!

[@lmh4186]

Thank you. Thank you. I just love watching you from start to finish. Love this jacket. So glad I found your videos ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@jazzzeh]

Oh. My. God. GORGEOUS

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@moonbasket]

Talk about statement collar! Well done. What a cool jacket

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@kathyjohnson2043]

Stay-stitching, mock-ups, and pockets, oh my! (Scary things on the way to the Emerald City, lol)

[@jahbern]

You sew the most AMAZING clothing articles. It’s killing me because I live in Florida and I can’t wear any of those beautiful items. Well, I could wear them inside my house. But I don’t need a jacket, a coat, a cape/dressing gown, or almost any of the gorgeous creative items you design. Then again, you do make quite a few blouses and dresses…maybe I should only watch those so I don’t have so much FOMO. Oh, who am I kidding? My AC is broken, it’s 82 in my house, and I’m reveling in your tall collar and no one can stop me 😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

This is why I can only live in colder places 😂 I love jackets too much!

[@lennies_mindful_life]

Hi from London, best and biggest secondhand book shop is Baggins Book Bazaar in Rochester Kent about an hour from Victoria Station on the train you need a couple of hours in there to check out all the floors, Rochester is lovely old town to visit. There is lots of Charles Dickens stuff to do in Rochester and river and the castle. Next Town along from my uni town spend many a Sunday exploring it x just done go on Saturday in summer tourist hell

[@lorettachan8065]

You could ask Bernadette Banner for a bookstore recommendation for awesome pattern books? She’s in England right now.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

While I know of her, I don't know her 😅 But I'm sure I'll find lots of places just walking around!

[@sarahpitcher3996]

I’ll be in London the second week of April! You should do a meet up when you go!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I am too much of an anxious creature I'm afraid 😅 Have fun!

[@dianarutecki9810]

Wow you will kill it in UK. Well done you look amazing.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Diana!

[@penny7b]

Thank you so much for this. I love these collars, but I would never have figured out how to draft the pattern myself. This is so helpful.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Penny!

[@DeniseMJoerg]

A very smart look! I hope you are able to video some of your trip.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Denise!

[@heatherkemp1846]

I hope you are taking a suitcase in a suitcase for all your books 📚 you will be collecting. I wish you well on your journeys, and remember to pack for all 4 seasons in 1 day xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Heather! I plan to grab a bag there to check on the way back 😅

[@kathythielman8987]

"Goopy" is a new and interesting word for describing fabric! Add that to "floopy" 😂😂😂😂

[@april5801]

Wowee! Stunning! 😍 And your instructions were very clear. You just keep spoiling us ❤. Thank you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you April!

[@yobespierre]

you can absolutely find teflon feet for that 99k. measure the distance between the screw hole and the bed of the machine with the foot down, and look for feet with the right distance. most older singers are low shank, which is less than like, 3/4" i think. my old kenmore is 1 1/4" so it's "super high" shank.

[@needle_and_dread]

You're the coolest person ever ✨✨✨

[@Karen_of_Kanada]

Please let this be a real pattern some day...I LOVE this jacket.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Karen!

[@gothictany73]

You killed it! 🖤🪡🖤 Thank you for sharing your pattern!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@leaf3922]

I love your contacts here so much!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! They are super fun to play with, I'm sad they will expire in October 😂

[@leaf3922]

@@TheClosetHistorian i hope you explore more more colors, they do a great job of intensifying your etheral sublime beetle looks 🪲

[@qaosqitty8098]

Glamorous as always

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@ninapettersen5220]

Very nice jacket🍀😄

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Nina!

[@uniqabb]

That jacket is definitely not my taste, but a fun idea. I am going to start making a long coat with a cross over collar myself. Actually, I want to thank you for your videos. The last thing I lacked in making a basic pattern was actually understanding how to move the darts around. So now I'm in the process of replacing my entire wardrobe with vintage-inspired clothes from the 40s and 50s. It gives a fantastic freedom to have a basic pattern that just fits. Something I have missed for 40 years at least. I just sewed in a fabric that you would just hate. Viscose in Crepe de chine look. It's definitely not for beginners,... haha. Have a great trip to London, I'm envious. I know that there is a small Corporation where you can get your fabric into plisse`something i would love to have. That not possible im my country...sadly. Have a nice trip.

[@MrVst1]

Love this. It look so chic

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@linnyw1072]

you look lovely!!

[@gwenwells3699]

The jacket is spectacular--so versatile!!--and you did an awesome job of explaining the complexities of the pattern drafting, Bianca! That said, it might be helpful to remind viewers that one can slow down the speed of the video to 0.75 or even 0.50 using the settings button. Admittedly, your voiceover would deepen into smoky Lauren Bacall register but the speedy moving of the image would be tamped down and be easier to track.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Gwen! I am used to turning videos to higher speed myself 🤣

[@yezzyjames]

Awesome jacket. :}

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@WisdombyExperience]

This project is outstanding! Good work!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Stacy!

[@firstaidfaery]

when you make outerwear do you increase the size of the pattern at all to fit over your normal clothes or do you find that it’s not really an issue? I would love to make myself jackets like this but I’m worried about whether the fit would be altered

[@TheClosetHistorian]

At the start of this video I mention adding 1/4 and inch to the side seam and lowering the armscye for this reason yes! 🧵

[@debrahighfill9061]

fabulous

[@tracy1621]

You are so talented. Really cool.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Tracy!

[@plazynoodles]

i know it may not be the wisest to suggest a fabric store in london because fitting fabric in a suitcase is a pain, but if you're interested in a fabric store as well as habadashery and corsetry supplies i cant recommend macculloch & wallace enough, i traveled to london and managed to buy an amazing quality coutil as well as some cotton sateens and it was worth it even if i forced it into my suitcase. VERY worth it!! they also have millinery supplies

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I am quite excited to visit again! I used to go often for my hat making class when I studied in London 😍

[@rinaeperron7746]

Outstanding!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rinae!

[@ClaudiaDavZam]

Hello Bianca, I've been stalking your blog lately and hearing every other post about your writing. Regarding your novel (or novels?) have you heard of Baen Books? They specialize in science fiction and fantasy, so they seem like a good match for you. Probably you already know but I'm mentioning just in case.

[@chaeburger]

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[@TheClosetHistorian]

I haven't heard of them, but I haven't been focused on seeking an agent or publishing lately as it is a time intensive process and I'm focused 100% on my channel right now. I will start to work on getting a literary agent again once I'm settled into a new home on the East Coast next winter perhaps!

[@wumi691827]

woooooof!!!!LOVE todays look🤩

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@carolbarbee5653]

It sure did work, its a great jacket i love it❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Carol!

[@geraniumzanzibar]

Very haute couture! A little drafty at the derriere perhaps . . .🙂

[@mim73]

Love the jacket ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@sharontownsend-thompson9505]

Fantastic.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sharon!

[@dottiemathews6853]

BIANCA DAHLIN, WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE KILLER SHEERS? I MUST HAVE THEM!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

They are these ones www.amazon.com/dp/B082HTGK4Z/ 💜✨

[@chaeburger]

On the subject of pattern drafting books, have you checked out Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi? Talk about dart manipulation!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Those designs tend to be a little /too/ intense for me 😅 More like sculpture than clothes!

[@expatpiskie]

If you are looking for fabric/haberdashery whilst in London a great place to head is Goldhawk Road. My son already knows that when I visit him in London there's an empty suitcase with me just in case I spot fabrics.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sue! I haven't been to Goldhawk road since I studied in London back in 2012, so I'll be getting an extra bag home for sure!