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...
...rewarding not having any fabric scraps to deal with afterwards! A tiny pile of threads and minor piece of fabric were the only waste that I ended up with! The fabric bits were...
Imagine getting on a flight with less clothes, but then collecting clothes at the hotel destination. This could be a reality for passengers travelling to Japan with Japan Airlines (JAL): A sustainable fashion initiative to reduce your carbon footprint, JAL have launched a clothes rental service called "Any Wear, Anywhere"...
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to ocean recovery. According to 'Surfers Against Sewage', "It's estimated that over 12 million tonnes of plastic is dumped into the ocean every single year. Countless fish, birds, turtle, wales and marine creatures are killed each year by mistaking plastics for food...
The obvious thing is that it is all about minimising waste when it comes to sewing, and we are all here for that! It all starts with the design process, and how the pattern drafting process can eliminate all those annoying unused gaps and spaces in-between the pattern pieces.
Sewing. Climate. Culture. Community. Have you seen, we now have the beautiful TAUKO Magazine in stock: a pioneering independent print publication for home sewists. So take a pause, read a responsible article, and get inspired!
