Repair Ramblings
when a garment becomes a scrapbook
I’ve recently finished working on a jumper that I first repaired in November last year. Firstly, it’s the best feeling to have a repeat commission - being trusted with favourite...
when a garment becomes a scrapbook
I’ve recently finished working on a jumper that I first repaired in November last year. Firstly, it’s the best feeling to have a repeat commission - being trusted with favourite...
why repair matters - a post for fashion revolut...
It's Fashion Revolution Week and this year marks 10 years since the Rana Plaza tragedy where 1,138 lives were lost. Nobody should have to die for fashion and Fashion Revolution are doing incredible...
why repair matters - a post for fashion revolut...
It's Fashion Revolution Week and this year marks 10 years since the Rana Plaza tragedy where 1,138 lives were lost. Nobody should have to die for fashion and Fashion Revolution are doing incredible...
speedweve vs. rapid darner
The Rapid Darner works slightly differently to the Speedweve as the hooks at the top that hold your warp threads in place move up and down instead of left to...
speedweve vs. rapid darner
The Rapid Darner works slightly differently to the Speedweve as the hooks at the top that hold your warp threads in place move up and down instead of left to...
how long should you keep repairing your clothing?
People new to the world of visible mending (and clothing repair in general) often ask me "how long should I keep repairing an item of clothing?" and the truth is...
how long should you keep repairing your clothing?
People new to the world of visible mending (and clothing repair in general) often ask me "how long should I keep repairing an item of clothing?" and the truth is...
repairing an heirloom quilt
I made this quilt in 2012. I'm not even sure I can call it an heirloom quilt if it's only been made and used by me, but that's how it...
repairing an heirloom quilt
I made this quilt in 2012. I'm not even sure I can call it an heirloom quilt if it's only been made and used by me, but that's how it...
my year of repair: 2022
And so, I'm pulling out a classic therapy trick and writing this blog post to share some highlights from 2022. I've gone through my Instagram posts and picked something from every season...
my year of repair: 2022
And so, I'm pulling out a classic therapy trick and writing this blog post to share some highlights from 2022. I've gone through my Instagram posts and picked something from every season...