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Spring Summer 2024 Incredibusy Salvaged Speed Loom Repair Workshops CLICK here to subscribe to my newsletter to hear of new UK creative workshop dates Lowie, Herne Hill – Thursday 18th April – Beginner workshop – SOLD OUT Lowie, Herne Hill – Thursday 2nd May – Improver workshop – SOLD OUT Renée Materials, PlayGround72london Shoreditch – …
Guest post today from my artist friend: Man In The Woods Over the last five years, on Fridays, we have been enjoying walking vicariously across the South of England with artist, Man in the Woods who creates beautiful short FRIDAY WALK films, illustrations and prints, and – the subject of today’s guest post here, sewing …
Meet the softest sustainably sourced Pyjamas and undies (I think the technical term is ‘intimates’), made from European Beech trees – the material you may know, is called Tencel. Another tree is planted for every pair of Stripe and Stare pants purchased. And the brand are now bCorp certified too. I have just been invited …
I thought I’d have a go at making some needle threaders. The little silver coloured needle threaders that we all have in our sewing boxes and needle wallets are really delicate creatures and prone to breaking with over-use or heavy handling. So instead of buying another set from the haberdashery shop, I decided to have …
A UK toilet roll brand giving away 100% of their profits? Bamboo Bobbi eco toilet paper is not-for-profit, entirely volunteer-run, with no directors' salaries, customer service expenses, office space, or warehousing costs.
Guest Post by Amber Tree: Dear Wellington Boots Project – Fixing my Boots Last month I was lucky enough to be invited to the Dear Wellington Boots panel, as part of the London Design Festival. I went along with Ali Clifford to this event hosted by London-based stylist and circular economy advocate Bunmi Abidogun with …
Having a strong morning routine in place can be a real game-changer. For example, it can help ensure that you start every day on the right foot by taking active steps toward protecting or promoting your well-being. On the days when you’re heading into work, your morning routine can ensure that you feel as lively …
Washing Machine Project, meet Nav the founder
How can you do your bit for the planet as someone who is super busy? We often struggle to find time to do things that we think are going to make a real impact because we are busy with our lives, and are just ‘one person’. There is nothing wrong with being busy, and nobody …
So, you’re thinking about packing up and jetting off to another country – by yourself? You might feel an equal mix of excitement and hesitation, wondering what it’s really like to go solo in a foreign land. Is it liberating or just plain lonely? Thrilling or risky? The truth is, solo travel comes with plenty …
“Woman makes pair of trousers from old duvet cover…” My vintage-but-photogenic hand-crank sewing machine decided to stop working, so I borrowed a new efficient modern number from my local Library of Things. This John Lewis sewing machine was a lot lighter for me to carry than my old Singer machine, and perfect for taking away …
This morning I was pottering getting ready for a client meeting, and listening to Material Matters' latest podcast episode. It was with suprise that I heard my name mentioned
Today’s post features JulieMay Lingerie, discussing the need for lingerie made from natural materials Ali Clifford writes: I recently discovered luxury lingerie brand: JulieMay and wanted to share with you here on incredibusy.com. As someone who occasionally has eczema, and flare-ups of hives, I’ve always preferred natural materials, such as organic cotton, and have often …
CLICK here to subscribe to my newsletter to hear of new UK creative workshop dates 16 October 2024 Lowie, Herne Hill – Ali Clifford, Beginner workshop – SOLD OUT📍Lowie store, Herne Hill London – see more from this event on Ali’s @incredibusy instagram feed. 21 November 2024 Thursday – Ali Clifford, hosted by Palava, Kings …
