‘Make do and mend’ was a term coined during the Second World War. It is often looked upon romantically but it was born out of necessity. Everything was in short…
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Author Archives: Charlie Ross
Garment Not Just Sewn, But GROWN In London
It’s taken nearly a year, but the slowest-of-slow projects to ‘Grow a London Garment’ has just been completed. Hundreds of groups and individuals came together to create a linen top purely…
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The Difference Between Chiffon, Organza & Other Commonly Misunderstood Fabrics
How many times have you called a fabric ‘Chiffon’, only to learn that it is in fact organza or tulle? Fabric confusion isn’t uncommon, and I’m sure all of us have…
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Fabric on Film: Fair Trade Carnation Pink Thick Taffeta http://bit.ly/CarnationSilk
Carnation Pink Thick Taffeta from the ethical fabric shop Offset Warehouse http://bit.ly/CarnationSilk. Beautiful, on-trend textile, hand woven in Cambodia and Fair Trade certified. Crisp, lightweight and ethereal, the fabric is…
Read MoreFabric on Film: Natural Spun Peace Silk bit.ly/SpunPeaceSilk
Offset Warehouse’s stunning Natural Spun Peace Silk fabric. Unlike most silks, this textile is manufactured without harming the silk that produces it. Hence the name “Peace Silk”. You can find…
Read MoreFabric on Film: Natural Draped Peace Silk http://bit.ly/NaturalDrapedPeaceSilk
Beautiful Natural Draped Peace Silk fabric from Offset Warehouse http://bit.ly/NaturalDrapedPeaceSilk. Offset Warehouse is an ethical textiles shop – all of the products sold are environmentally or socially beneficial. This fabric…
Read MoreAn Amazing Way To Upcycle Two Old Shirts
Fix Up Look Shop by CLIC Sargent By chance I recently stumbled into a CLIC Sargent charity shop. I don’t think I’d ever been in one before but it is…
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Natural Dyeing: Are Metal or Non-Metal Mordants Better?
Based on the roaring success of her previous natural dye post, “Dyeing With Plants In Autumn and Winter”, I asked the brilliant Susie Wareham to return and shed some light on…
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All You Need To Know About Sewing Wool
Wool can be scary. You find a gorgeous merino wool and dream of that winter coat or A-line skirt, and instantly put it back for fear! Wool can be a…
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How To Sew A Reversible Tea Cozy
[Tweet “How To Sew A Reversible Tea Cozy – Chic, beautiful, easy. #project #craft #delight”] Picking Your Fabric My instructions are to sew a reversible tea cozy, so selecting two fabrics that work well…
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