Emma Cartmel
Pattern review: Elizabeth Suzann - Harper Tunic
This unfussy tunic is a great beginner project that comes together really quickly. It is guaranteed to become a staple in your wardrobe!...
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Emma Cartmel
- May 23, 2022
- 9 min
5 independent pattern brands to get you inspired
Wanting to know the difference between commercial and independent sewing patterns, or just looking for your next project? Then this post...
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Emma Cartmel
- 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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Emma Cartmel
- Feb 26, 2022
- 4 min
Fibre focus: Recycled polyester
It can usually be found lurking somewhere amongst fashion brand offerings. While it is often marketed as being a greener, more conscious...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jan 16, 2022
- 4 min
Label love: Ecoalf
Born from the desire to create a truly sustainable brand, Ecoalf places the environment at the core of everything they do. Based in:...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jan 2, 2022
- 5 min
Vegan, but make it fashion
Simply curious, or considering the switch to veganism? Here are a few things to know about vegan fashion. Being vegan for many, is about...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jan 2, 2022
- 2 min
Label love: Armedangels
The name 'Armedangels' certainly conjures an image of some kind of warrior of the clothing industry. But that is kind of what this brand...
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Emma Cartmel
- Oct 24, 2021
- 4 min
Want to be ghoulishly good this Halloween?
If your love of Halloween clashes with your values, don’t despair! You can still enjoy yourself while being kind to the environment (and...
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Emma Cartmel
- Aug 18, 2021
- 4 min
Let's talk laundry
By just considering the way we launder will go a long way in prolonging the life of our clothes, while doing good by the planet. You may...
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Emma Cartmel
- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
Label love: Tentree
Have you heard of Canadian lifestyle apparel brand tentree? If not, here are just ten reasons why you should get behind this...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
Label love: Two Thirds
Two Thirds deserves a big thumbs up. Please read on to find out how this brand will align with all your ethical and sustainable fashion...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
Fibre focus: Linen
As the weather warms, and the possibility of a summer getaway finally looms, one of the coolest things (and I mean figuratively and...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jun 1, 2021
- 5 min
Twelve books on ethical & sustainable fashion to dive into
Reading is not only a way to improve your vocab, knowledge, and writing skills, but a great form of stress relief. Plus it keeps you away...
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Emma Cartmel
- Mar 7, 2021
- 2 min
Just repeat it
You may often feel like you have nothing to wear when standing in front of your wardrobe because you associate everything with a...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jan 18, 2021
- 3 min
I have one of those "friends"
It is like having this friend that you have known for years and years. They are interesting, and fun to be around. They always manage to...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jan 11, 2021
- 5 min
Sew good for you
I truly believe that gaining a better understanding of how our clothing is made, will enable us to develop a greater love and respect for...
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Emma Cartmel
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
Remember lay-by's?
I am probably showing my age here, or maybe it is more of an Aussie thing, but lay-by used to be my best friend. In particular, I...
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Emma Cartmel
- Oct 5, 2020
- 3 min
Finding that motivation
If you have been anything like me, your motivation levels (like your emotions) have been on that 'coronacoaster' the past few months. One...
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Emma Cartmel
- Sep 21, 2020
- 5 min
Paralysed by choice
There used to be this ice creamery located a street back from the beach that I frequented as a teenager. Now I am not joking when I say...
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Emma Cartmel
- Sep 14, 2020
- 4 min
Avoid avoiding
Are you shy in social situations, but a chatterbox at home? Do you maybe rely on other people to speak up in meetings? Do you panic at...
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