I’ve been doing a lot of mending lately. I love extending the life of my and my family members clothing. It’s a great way to reduce waste and live lightly. I also love how mending slows me down, allows me to creatively add to an item of clothing, and puts a smile on my face.I …
Available in our online shop are these beautiful linen/cotton blend flower tea towels. Great for wrapping your freshly baked bread, covering bowls of salads and drying dishes.
Tips for preserving your homegrown produce.
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I have begun making products that use up scrap pieces of fabric. These scraps come from my other products (although there are few scraps, as I try to be as waste-free as possible) and from other sewers. A new product where I’m using these scraps are my needle books. They can be used for keeping …
There is a story in everything we make. The story in this dress is a strong one. It is a connection with my great grandmother and my grandmother. When my father was a baby, my great-grandmother would help my grandmother unpick the garments that they had sewed and knitted. With the fabric and yarn they …
We are now offering Organic Cotton Reusable Face Masks. They are released as a pre-order at the end of each week and made to your selection to be posted out on a Monday or Tuesday. You can choose from a range of fabrics and whether you’d like ribbon or elastic. Now that face masks are …
Back in March I purchased this ethically made dress from a market stall. The dress is by Surya and didn’t quite fit my short body. However, I knew I could easily adjust it at home so I purchased it any way. It has taken me some time to get around to adjusting it. The brain …
Sewing Pockets in a Skirt and Adjusting the Size of the Skirt. Hello thrifting lovers!We all know one economical way to stop buying fast fashion clothing is by purchasing second hand clothing instead. But what happens when you find something you love only to find it isn’t the right size for you? I will be …
When I make my own clothes it’s not only for the benefit of knowing that it suits my needs and therefore I will wear the item over and over again, but also that I can choose the fabric that I use. Most of my handmade dresses and tops are made from organic cotton or linen. …
