How to Fix Moth Holes with Scotch Darning (Firework Repair Style)
How to Fix Moth Holes in Cashmere with Scotch Darning (Firework Repair Style) with a workshop in London for Earth Day
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The Integra Baby Carrier Harris Tweed Edition: Handmade in Somerset, UK
Ali Clifford writes: When my boys were little, I carried them everywhere with me, we didn’t much use a buggy – they were held close enough to kiss – and feed, and it gave me two free hands to get on with other stuff. As a working mum (Paul was the main stay at home …
Regenerative fashion, SANJA adjustable trousers
Today’s ‘meet the creative’ – I bumped into Jo Salter at a recent Fashion Declares event, hosted by Safia Minney, who was launching the White Paper: The Future of Fashion Regulation in the UK. (more on that later) We chatted about regenerative fashion, and SANJA adjustable trousers Jo has been busy creating a Fashion Brand …
The Weaver Walk – London walking tour with Go Jauntly
London walks to inspire you to pull on your trainers whatever the weather. I recently went for a London Friday walk to explore the untold stories of London’s textile industry on the Weaver Line Walking Tour with Hana Sutch, founder of Go Jauntly – the Walking, Wayfinding & Nature Connection App. I totally recommend you also …
Meet Brothers We Stand – Designed to please, Ethical production and Made to last
“In recent years, it’s been positive to see pre-loved given greater value. But I’m sorry to say that the consumption of new clothes in the UK is still rising. “ I met Brothers We Stand many years ago at a fashion pop-up that I worked on in London (doing the PR and marketing – it …
A stitch in time saves nine
No idea where this phrase comes from “A stitch in time saves nine” – probably should do some research. BUT it’s something that I say a lot in the visible mending workshops that I host, as we all know how much easier it is to repair a wornout pair of socks, or a hole in …
Sashiko style denim elbow repair
My friend Paul gave me his very precious UES Denim Shirt, so very well worn at the elbows, there were holes as big as saucers! I wanted to give this project time and attention, as the shirt is so beloved to Paul and it must now be the most well travelled shirt. It’s been on …
Comfy slippers and cosy toes
As I mostly work from home, I probably wear slippers more often than I do shoes. My ideal would be COMFY SLIPPERS and Cosy TOES, and the problem is that my OLD slippers have never been particulary hard wearing, so I’ve had to get my needle and thread out on more than one occasion this …
What Does Sustainable Self-Care Look Like? (it’s not fast fashion)
Sustainable well-being is something that many of us want to achieve in our lives. That’s the ultimate embodiment of living in harmony with nature. When you feel good and you’re avoiding things that could adversely affect nature, that’s you living the best possible life you could in the ecosystem constraints in which you find yourself. …
Stepping into a Sustainable Future: Fixing my boots
Guest Post by Amber Tree
BSc Geography Graduate from University of Bristol - The Dear Wellington Boots project, London Design Festival. Looking into circular concepts and designs surrounding fixing my boots.
