All Things Considered

Clothkits
Posted by Kate Sullivan

I have fond memories of wearing clothes from the 1970's fashion label, Clothkits, and often wish my Mum had stashed my old garments away for me to reminisce over, and to later dress my children in. But this could all change, as I can now be the one to introduce the clothes and dolls to my girls, because Clothkits is back in business.

Clothkits first started in Lewes in1969. The simple concept behind the clothing kits, was that you were provided with the beautiful screen printed fabrics (which you cut to size), buttons, thread and anything else needed to complete the clothing, and all you had to do was stitch the fabric together.

I recently found an article about entrepreneur Kay Mawler's new business venture, and I was excited to see that artist Rob Ryan has been asked to become involved with, I'm assuming, fabric designs.

And if, like me, you loved the Clothkits dolls, you will probably love the new dolls pictured above. And if you have no idea what I've been rambling about, get acquainted with some Clothkits images at Flickr.

Posted by Kate Sullivan on April 10th, 2008