Blog — Upcycling
Let's talk about sewing patterns
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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!
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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 keep your mind fresh during the lockdown
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We know…this is a hard and challenging time during this strange period we’re living. But let’s stay positive! We've put together a few ideas that will help you not just keep your mind active, but will help you to leave this lockdown with a new mindset!
How to make your closet more sustainable?
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“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!
Why is deadstock sustainable?
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You might have thought about using deadstock in your next project (or you might have already used it). One reason why using deadstock is a great option is because it is sustainable, and whilst we might be biased, we do think that using this leftover fabric is one of the most sustainable options there is out there. So just why is using deadstock such a great choice for our planet? To help, we put together a few points for you.