14/05/2026
I’m really happy to be sharing my documentary at this year’s on Friday 10th July .school
The Big D&T Meet is an annual, national conference in the UK designed by teachers, for teachers, technicians, and leaders in Design & Technology (D&T).
Woman Grows Jeans is a 50 minute film documenting the historic production of the U.K.’s first homegrown jeans. The film along with the subsequent curriculum are useful resources for anyone teaching sustainable principles.
“This film is important viewing for anyone who cares about making textiles truly sustainable. Where fibres and dyes come from and what their production entails is so often left out of the conversation, and ‘Woman Grows Jeans’ shines a light on those often forgotten about processes. A powerful story of perseverance, interconnectedness, and most importantly, hope. Justine’s achievement of growing the UK’s first fully local pair of jeans sketches out a map for where the textile ecosystem must go if we want any chance of a liveable future. And it’s a joyful future too!” - Malú Colorín, Fibreshed Ireland
“This should be added to the curriculum in every UK school. Justine’s journey fires the imagination and makes you realise that onshoring is a potential reality and not just a pipe dream.” - Helen Boden Colebourn
Come along, watch the evolution of regenerative textiles in action and examine British fashion history for yourself as I’ll be there to answer questions with the jeans. Tickets are available
