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30/08/2026

There’s something about a rainy, lazy Sunday and the change of season that makes me want to slow down a little.

I love these little shifts throughout the year. They give me a chance to pause and think about what I actually want from my sewing and creative projects.

Less rushing to get things finished, and more sewing with intention. Creating things I really love, and making my sewing space somewhere that feels calm and inspiring.

Sometimes a change in season is just the reminder I need to slow down, take stock and enjoy the process a little more.

28/08/2026

We all get rips in our clothes at some point. It can be really disappointing and can feel easier to just throw it away rather than repairing it.
But in here to show you how easy it is to just do a few straight lines back and forth on your machine can save your clothes from the landfill!

For more repair tips, sewing patterns and access to courses, sign up to my mailing list! Link in bio xx

25/08/2026

When working the film industry, I worked with a lot of stylists and designers who were just incredible at their job, but I was constantly surprised at how many people didn’t know how to do one of the most commons repairs of all, sewing on a button.

And it’s not their fault! These skills have been lost to us now due to the need for repair dropping since the age of fast fashion and it being easier for us to just replace rather than repair.

But fast fashion has meant that the quality of our clothes has dropped, and replacing something doesn’t mean that the next garment won’t fall apart quickly as well.

So for me the remedy is for us all to learn how to maintain what we have, inspire those around us to do the same and maybe we can make rewearing and repairing more fashionable than a clothing haul!

You can sign up for more sewing tips on my website - link in bio!

25/08/2026

Repairing your clothes might seem like a small thing, but it can make a bigger difference than you think.

Every time we mend something instead of replacing it, we’re keeping clothes in use for longer, buying less and showing others that repairing is actually pretty normal.

And the more of us who do it, the more we can shift the way we think about our clothes.

Want to learn how to mend your own clothes? Join my mailing list for simple mending tips and inspiration.

Sign up via the link in my bio.

25/08/2026

I always head straight to the bedsheet section of the charity shop!
Not only can you use bedsheets as fabric for your next project, I’ve often found bolts of fabric, tablecloths, blankets and even cushion covers that can be used as patchwork or motifs!

What’s your best secondhand fabric find?

And finally, you don’t need to be perfect!We can’t take on the big companies destroying the planet with our own individu...
21/08/2026

And finally, you don’t need to be perfect!

We can’t take on the big companies destroying the planet with our own individual choices alone.

Stressing yourself out trying to be perfectly sustainable isn’t achievable — or sustainable in itself.
For me, sustainable sewing is much more about mindfulness. It’s pausing before buying, thinking about what I actually need, choosing fabrics and patterns with intention, repairing what I can, and making things I know I’ll genuinely wear.

But it’s also about community. Sharing skills, swapping fabric, learning from each other, buying secondhand, supporting small businesses and reminding each other that we don’t have to get everything right.

Our individual choices matter, but they shouldn’t become another thing we beat ourselves up about.

We’re not going to sew our way out of the climate crisis alone. But we can make more considered choices, encourage each other, and use our collective voice to demand better from the companies and systems that have the biggest impact.

Sustainable sewing isn’t about perfection. It’s about doing what we can, being mindful of what we consume, and doing it together.

Do you agree with these points? What would you add to the list?

20/08/2026

A little history behind one of my favourite forms of repair!

Sashiko began as a practical way of mending and strengthening well-loved clothing, turning simple stitches into something both useful and beautiful. I love the reminder that repair doesn’t have to hide the life a garment has lived — it can become part of its story.

If you enjoy learning about traditional repair techniques and finding new ways to mend and care for your clothes, you can sign up to my mailing list for more repair ideas, tips and inspiration - link in bio!

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18/08/2026

Want to create beautiful, even gathers without the guesswork?

In this video, I’m showing you my simple method using two rows of long stitches within the seam allowance.

I’m starting with two pieces of fabric — one at the finished size, and another that’s three times the width to create lots of lovely fullness. By gently pulling the threads and distributing the gathers, you can control exactly where that fullness sits and get a much more even result.

It’s a simple technique, but getting those gathers evenly distributed can make such a difference to the finished garment.

Have you tried gathering fabric this way before, or do you have another method you swear by?

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