In all the world of fashion we keep seeing terms like “sustainably made” “ethically made” “environmentally friendly” “made kind” and “green”. It can be a challenge to make sense of it all, so today we are going to talk about ethical fashion and the realities of the what it looks like to be a garmentContinue reading “Ethical Fashion & Garment Workers”
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When Should You Pre-Wash Fabric & New Garments
We’ve all been there, bought that new garment home from the shops and thought to ourselves “is it really necessary to pre-wash this, I really want to wear it now!” And if you’re like me that applies to your fabric purchases, brand new fabric I want to cut and sew straight away but always remindContinue reading “When Should You Pre-Wash Fabric & New Garments”
Understanding Grain Line
One of the most important aspects of sewing and working with fabric and patterns is the grain line. Grainline is the line that the threads of the fabric run in, and is observed differently in woven and knit fabrics. Fabrics like felt do not have a grain line and can be cut in any directionContinue reading “Understanding Grain Line”
My Favourite Seamstress Tools
As a seamstress there are so many tools I use frequently, so I thought I would share my favourite, most used and “I can’t live without” tools (apart from my sewing machines of course!). I do have a few links to some of my favourite stores, but I am not receiving any commission or kickbacks forContinue reading “My Favourite Seamstress Tools”
Unpopular Opinion: Tailoring ≠ Alterations
I recently read a blog post on ways to make your clothing look more lux on a budget. While the tips were good, what really irked me was the person who wrote it is a real industry insider – and when she was talking about altering your clothes for a good fit she referred to itContinue reading “Unpopular Opinion: Tailoring ≠ Alterations”