The Washing Machine Project
Washing Machine Project, meet Nav the founder
ethical fashion
JulieMay Lingerie, organic cotton, and silk for both comfort and style
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 …
Autumn Winter 2024 – 2025 Incredibusy Salvaged Speed Loom Repair Workshops
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 …
Purified Plastic Free Shoes
What is PURIFIED? Ali writes: After many years working in ethical fashion, I know how hard it is to source and produce totally plastic-free footwear. I recently met up with the team behind Purified, at The Mills Fabrica, and later chatted in depth with Will Verona designer and cofounder, to find out more. At the …
Sustainable Christmas decorations for your table and tree
Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly decorations into your festivities and on your Christmas Tree is a great way to promote environmental consciousness and make your celebrations more meaningful. Here are a few beautiful examples of thoughtfully handcrafted, or upcycled decorations to add a contemporary pop of style and colour to your space while reducing your carbon …
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 …
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 …
Ethical shoe brand Aspect Climate Projects
Chatting to Alex Ward, founder of aspect climate projects Ali Clifford, had a chat with ethical shoe brand ‘aspect climate projects’ founder, Alex Ward as part of the incredibusy #MeetTheCreative series. The ethical shoe brand is on a quest to inspire change in the footwear industry. One that helps to create shoes better for the …
Loved clothes last, repair your clothes
Many of the clothes we wear today were produced on a sewing machine. The sewing machine greatly assisted our economy and affects our daily lives. It is hard to believe that something as simple as a sewing machine has had such a profound effect on our lives, but it is true. Without the sewing machine, …
Earring workshop, made from offcuts from spectacle makers
If you’re looking for a fun workshop to enjoy with friends, or work colleagues, I would recommend Pivot’s eco jewellery workshops – and in this case, earring workshops. Not only do you learn how to make zero-waste earrings, in a very eco way… (upcycled from waste acetate offcuts*), you get to wear them home too! …
