The Washing Machine Project
Washing Machine Project, meet Nav the founder
sustainability
Upcyling a quilt cover into a pair of trousers👖🧵🪡
“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 …
2025 Incredibusy Salvaged Speed Loom Repair Workshops
CLICK here to subscribe to my newsletter to hear of new UK creative workshop dates Saturday 25th October 2025 – 10am – 1PM TICKETS HERE 📍Number 11, Ham Common, Richmond upon Thames, London. Sunday 2nd March 2025 – A day of visible mending and lunch hosted by Costume Designer Rosa Dias TICKET REQUEST HERE – …
Mattress topper for student accomodation
When my eldest son went away to university, my friends told me to get a mattress topper for his student accomodation – that was such brilliant advice as those Halls’ beds are sooo lumpy! Somehow I forgot this wise suggestion and therefore had a call last week from son number two… It’s that time of …
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 …
Eco-Friendly Bedding: How Linen Sheets Support Sustainable Living in Summer
In the pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle, every choice we make matters. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, and even the bedding we sleep on, each decision can contribute to a greener, more eco-friendly world. When it comes to bedding, one option stands out for its sustainable qualities and summer …
Frieda Bischoff from Renée Materials – meet the creative
What is Renée and how does it work?
Renée is the ‘Too-Good-To-Go’ for materials. We are an hybrid marketplace (online and in-person Hubs) that matches companies' leftover materials and surplus stock, with creatives and makers who need supplies.
We offer anything from paper, wood, textile, leather, yarn, paint, metal, glass and so on.
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 …
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 …
