When talking about the global welfare of fast fashion and how it is a major contributor to climate change, I often hear these myths being thrown around. Read on for the truth behind the myth...
Mindfulness is the focus of being present, so feeling the fabric, the textures, the colours, how it handles etc. really brings your senses alive and to enjoy...
Fossil fuel fashion is at the core of many of fast fashion’s worst problems: cheap materials, over-reliance on synthetics, a spiraling waste crisis and spiking emissions. Synthetic fibre production uses the equivalent amount of oil per year as the whole of Spain and polyester production produces as much emissions as 180 coal fired power stations a year.
I've seen a lot of judgement on social media recently about seam finishes! It seems that many sewers find that overlocked seams are of a lower quality than a French Seam, and therefore a lot of negativity has arisen. From a sustainable angle, I always choose to overlock the fabric edges individually as it allows for easy access to undo seams when my body changes shape...
TAUKO magazine issue no. 9 is dedicated to all things blue, for which we see a lot of in nature. A beautiful independent magazine filled with articles and designs around the world, along with sewing patterns and step-by-step instructions.
Have you heard: paper versions of Papercut Sewing Patternshave made a comeback! We are delighted to be able to offer you, our customers a selection of sewing patterns from the wonderful Papercut Patterns once again...
Passionate about where their fabrics come from, and how they are made, Roo-tid work closely with manufacturers who sustainably produce eco-friendly fibres, all while adhering to ethical working conditions.
East and South East Asian Heritage Month is a time to honour and celebrate the deep-rooted connections that shape our identities, while also acknowledging the diverse paths that have brought us to where we are today. Following on from the year's theme of Roots/Routes, this evening’s theme Roots of Change, focuses on climate justice, environmental issues and nature within the context of ESEA communities.
One of the things we can do to keep our wardrobe sustainable is to wear everything in it, time and time again. Some people tend to find a typical 'capsule wardrobe' too plain and simple or too repetitive, and want to add more pattern prints in their wardrobe. Making 'co-ords' helps with this and gives you so much more options...
These emissions absorb heat from the Earth's surface and then releases it all back out. We need these greenhouse gases to keep the global surface temperature above freezing. However the human use of burning fossil fuels is accelerating the greenhouse effect
The obvious reason we need to do laundry is to rid our clothes of bad odours and bacteria. With mixed opinions on how often we need to wash our garments, let's look at reasons why we we shouldn't wash so often...
