Have you ever wondered what our foremothers wore under their Victorian bustle gowns? Find out why vintage costume collectors and textile enthusiasts are scouring flea markets and antiques malls in search of Granny's girdles and other vintage lingerie.

Homemakers in early 20th-century North America recycled cotton commodity bags into all manner of household items. Learn why this humble textile is making a comeback.

Looking for a fun, funky way to use up those pretty old ties but really don’t want another pillow or bedspread, then try making a skirt.