Natural materials chosen for their good looks, exceptional performance and lighter footprint – helping you make clothes you'll love for longer.
Shop | Plastic-Free Sewing Essentials
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Sewing Threads
Thoughtfully sourced sewing threads designed to pair beautifully with natural fabrics. Discover...
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Elastic – Natural Sewing Elastic Collection
Explore our full range of natural sewing elastic, crafted from FSC certified...
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Biodegradeable Fusing
This product is a first of its kind. 100% cotton + biopolymer...
New Patterns
Check out the newly released patterns from The Modern Sewing Co which include gorgeous easy to wear spring/summer styles with unique design details.
Get Inspired | Sewing Patterns
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Workwear + Utility
Durable, practical patterns inspired by classic workwear silhouettes – designed for everyday...
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Shirt Collection
From relaxed overshirts to timeless button-ups, discover versatile shirt patterns designed for...
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Zero/Low Waste
Patterns created with fabric waste minimisation in mind – featuring clever cutting...
Our Vision
We believe the materials we sew with matter – not just how they look and feel, but how they are made and what happens to them at the end of their life.
That’s why we source high-quality, plastic-free alternatives designed with their full lifecycle in mind – from fibre to finished garment + beyond.
By making these materials more accessible, we hope to support others to connect more deeply with craft of making clothes.
Trusted by Makers
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"Sews very nicely and is just as strong as polyester thread from what I’ve experienced"
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"This is probably the best tape I've ever used..."
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"Love it. Great Structure and feels like it will last a long time..."
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"Beautiful, simple buttons that set off my shirt"
No Guesswork, Just Better Materials
Every fabric, thread, button and trim we stock is assessed against our sourcing criteria. We look beyond trends and marketing claims and delve into the nitty gritty. Fibre content, traceability, chemical use, certifications and manufacturing practices - all the fun stuff!
The textile industry is notoriously complex and opaque but we try our best to get as close to the source as possible so that you can buy in confidence.
On the Blog
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The Story Behind Cohana | A celebration of craft
There is a long tradition within Japanese craft philosophy of finding beauty in everyday functional objects, something that also resonates strongly with our own philosophy on crafting clothes. Cohana's collection...
The Story Behind Cohana | A celebration of craft
There is a long tradition within Japanese craft philosophy of finding beauty in everyday functional objects, something that also resonates strongly with our own philosophy on crafting clothes. Cohana's collection...
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A Quick Guide | Choosing the Right Thread for Y...
Choosing thread isn’t just a technical decision – it’s part of the overall character of a garment. Pairing natural fabrics with natural or cellulose-derived threads can create a softer, more...
A Quick Guide | Choosing the Right Thread for Y...
Choosing thread isn’t just a technical decision – it’s part of the overall character of a garment. Pairing natural fabrics with natural or cellulose-derived threads can create a softer, more...
