Turtle Bags – organic cotton
With London Climate Action Week 2024 and Plastic Free July around the corner, I felt it timely to chat to Beth Williams and her organic cotton plastic free Turtle Bags and the gorgeous natural vegetable dyes they use.
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Spring Summer 2024 Loom Repair Workshops Dates
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 – …
Propaganda Textiles
London’s Fashion and Textile Museum The British fashion historian Amber Butchart, has curated a fascinating collection exploring Propaganda Textiles at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum. Many of the pieces in the exhibition are part of Amber’s personal collection, and we seem to have a similar overlap in taste – I could probably put on a …
Grown-up birthday party ideas
Making memories with celebrations I’ve long been a fan of the artist Suzi Warren’s work (and social media content*). Suzi describes herself as a Polite protester. Hag enthusiastic. Artist. Founder of Twisted Twee and The Clothes Hospital. And Starter of the Street Stitching movement – she’s the OG craftivist… Suzi’s work pictured here one of …
Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion – Design Museum
London adventures with Ali Clifford and Ruth Eaton We strolled up towards Kensington High Street from Earls Court and are thoroughly recommending spending time in the ‘Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion’ exhibition at the Design Museum. As both of us are touchy-feely designers, it was a total privilege to be invited to get our …
Glow Sew retreat March 2024 Fforest Farm
This upcoming Spring, I’m excited to be a part of a new weekend retreat – ‘Glow Sew.’ Glow Sew 2024 Thursday, March 7th – Sunday, March 10th Fforest Farm, Wales There’s a unique magic to sewing, from delicately threading needles to stitching with care, whether it’s mending cherished items, crafting garments, or adorning patches that …
SuperLooper, Baby Clothing Rent & Recycle Service
We chatted to Jenny at SuperLooperLife.com about her quest to keep baby clothes out of landfill and in the loop using their rental service and how it’s good for both saving money and space, as well as reducing waste and helping to protect your baby’s future. Jen writes: Back in the olden days (the 1980s …
Knickers made from trees?
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 …
using FixIts to make needle threaders
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 …
TEDx talk – Ali Clifford on sustainability and acting local
Small local sustainability actions CAN make an impact; gently sowing seeds of global hope, for future generations to build upon Update 28 June 2024 – so, we have finally tracked down the TEDx youtube video for you to watch and share and comment on and it’s HERE. When Hannah White, founder of the Sound Lounge, …
