Blog — projects with deadstock
Why is deadstock, deadstock?
Publicado por Ryan Tindall en
You might be thinking to yourself, 'Why is deadstock fabric, deadstock?'. The answer to this can be numerous reasons why.
Let's talk about sewing patterns
Publicado por Amo Threads en
You've got your fabric, and you've got your thread & needle - now unless you have a pattern memorised (or maybe you don't need one), how do you know how and where to start with making the garment....? In comes your sewing pattern!
Create a project using deadstock!
Publicado por Amo Threads en
We know our planet is facing challenging times and, in order to be safe, we must change our lifestyles which we all know is going to result in more time at home.
With this in mind, we put together a few ideas on how you can use deadstock fabrics to create small projects that will help make the next few weeks fly past!
How to make your closet more sustainable?
Publicado por Amo Threads en
“An environmental and social emergency”- this is what the United Nations call the waste problem in the fashion industry. It’s time to stop and change the course of things, and we can start right in our closet!
Handmade: the new trend
Publicado por Amo Threads en
The fashion world is slowing down. We’ve been witnessing the growth of sustainable and local businesses that offer natural and organic handmade pieces, a tendency that counters the fast fashion movement.
For artisans, their work is almost like their refuge and they practice making every item with love, leaving a piece of themselves on it. For those who aim to be just hobbyists in this world, we have a few tips on how you can start!