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How to Make a Party Outfit You’ll Wear Again (a...

Learn how to sew a party outfit you’ll actually wear again and again. From timeless patterns to natural fabrics, discover tips for creating garments that last beyond the season.

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How to Make a Party Outfit You’ll Wear Again (a...

Learn how to sew a party outfit you’ll actually wear again and again. From timeless patterns to natural fabrics, discover tips for creating garments that last beyond the season.

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Why We Went Plastic-Free — and No, It’s Not Just About Microplastics

Why We Went Plastic-Free — and No, It’s Not Jus...

When we started this venture, we didn’t have a manifesto. We just wanted to see if it was possible to make our own clothing without plastic. Could we find the right...

Why We Went Plastic-Free — and No, It’s Not Jus...

When we started this venture, we didn’t have a manifesto. We just wanted to see if it was possible to make our own clothing without plastic. Could we find the right...

Back to Black | Why black is my favourite colour to wear

Back to Black | Why black is my favourite colou...

Anyone who has known me for more than two weeks will tell you: I love wearing black. For most of my adult life, it’s been my go-to colour. It’s not...

Back to Black | Why black is my favourite colou...

Anyone who has known me for more than two weeks will tell you: I love wearing black. For most of my adult life, it’s been my go-to colour. It’s not...

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A Conversation About Trees

Sometimes I have to psyche myself up to listen to podcasts about the fashion industry; fearing the content will leave me feeling guilty, hopeless and fearful. The Wardrobe Crisis Ep...

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A Conversation About Trees

Sometimes I have to psyche myself up to listen to podcasts about the fashion industry; fearing the content will leave me feeling guilty, hopeless and fearful. The Wardrobe Crisis Ep...

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How I Became a Fashion Revolutionary

How I Became a Fashion Revolutionary

I really enjoyed listening to Gosia Piatek, founder of Kowtow, talk about some of the smaller pivotal moments that prompted her decision to make the brand 100% plastic-free. It was...

How I Became a Fashion Revolutionary

I really enjoyed listening to Gosia Piatek, founder of Kowtow, talk about some of the smaller pivotal moments that prompted her decision to make the brand 100% plastic-free. It was...

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Makers Journal | The Tyra Tee Hack

🤍 The Tyra Tee... Dress 🤍 This is round three of the Tyra Tee by Just Patterns for me and I would say it is heading towards TnT pattern status. It has...

Makers Journal | The Tyra Tee Hack

🤍 The Tyra Tee... Dress 🤍 This is round three of the Tyra Tee by Just Patterns for me and I would say it is heading towards TnT pattern status. It has...