Emma Cartmel

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Welcome to my sewing blog dedicated to slowing down, celebrating the handmade wardrobe, and enjoying fashion mindfully! Here I share my sewing projects, tips, and inspiration to help you create a sustainable and unique wardrobe. Enjoy!

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Apr 10
7 min

Pattern review: Matchy Matchy Sewing Club - Makers Over Shirt

I have been in search of the perfect trans-seasonal jacket for some time, and this shirt/jacket has proved to be the ultimate find. The...

Aug 22, 2023
5 min

How to: Select and use interfacing

Fusible, sew-in, woven, non-woven?! There are a variety of different types, weaves and weights in interfacing. So how do you know which...

Mar 20, 2022
6 min

Thinking about a 'Spring clean' for your wardrobe?

Here are some tips on getting started, what to ask yourself before parting with an item, and how to better care for the things in your...

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My name is Emma Cartmel, and I am an Aussie living in beautiful Munich with my husband, Ben, and our pug, Harley. While Munich has stolen a big part of my heart, I will always call Australia home!

I have degrees in Design (Fashion), Business (Marketing and Management), and Psychology, and experience working in education, and production, buying, and design within the clothing and textiles industry.

I have had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the fashion industry throughout my career...

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