I’ve been perusing the websites of several cottage core linen clothing brands recently, looking for some inspiration. You see, I’m traveling into a bucolic but “comfortable” phase of life and my clothing needs to reflect that. I also really just love wearing with linen which just also happens to be a glorious fiber to work with - it wears beautifully with age and also happens to be quite sustainable, given it’s a natural fiber. So, when I was gifted a length of taupe embroidered linen from Fabric Wholesale Direct, I knew I needed to get cracking!
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These days, your sunglasses can do more than shield your eyes from the sun. They can be a personal statement that expresses your unique fashion sense. They can signal your ethical beliefs towards sustainability, especially if you follow the advice from our article ‘5 Simple Ways to Make Your Wardrobe More Sustainable’ and choose sunglasses made of organic material and manufactured by eco-friendly brands.
Read moreSewing a 1930's Blouse, Hat & Skirt
It’s been busy over here at The Sewing Room and finishing this ensemble took some time. I think the blouse was one of my longest running projects in quite sometime. Partially, because of other projects that got in the way and also because I did a LOT of hand finishing.
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