Different Methods of Marking Notches on Sewing Patterns
Why might you choose to mark your notches a different way to your “usual” method, and what are some of the options?
Sewing
Looking for our sustainable sewing items in the store? Head over there now. Sewing is at the heart of the haberdashery shop at The Habderdasher Bee. here is a collection of all our specifically-sewing posts.
Pattern Cutting – A New Skill I’m Learning
Many of us who make our own clothes begin to wonder at some point how to design our own patterns. This September, I’m starting a… Read More »Pattern Cutting – A New Skill I’m Learning
Choosing Sustainable Scissors
Sustainable scissors may not be your first thought when trying to make more eco-friendly choices in sewing your own clothes, but every choice has the… Read More »Choosing Sustainable Scissors
Making Menswear: Finding Men’s Patterns
There’s a wealth of wonderful patterns out there for women, teens and even children, but sadly fashion as a whole seems to ignore part of… Read More »Making Menswear: Finding Men’s Patterns
Can Sustainable Clothing Help Global Equality?
To learn more about how sustainable clothing can help look after the people in fashion’s supply chains as well as the environment, I recently had… Read More »Can Sustainable Clothing Help Global Equality?
What’s Wrong With Recycled Polyester?
Recycled polyester might seem like a good, environmentally friendly solution to fashion’s plastic pollution problem, but there’s still several issues with producing clothing using this… Read More »What’s Wrong With Recycled Polyester?
A Guide To ‘Slow Fashion’
You’ve probably heard the term ‘fast fashion’ used a lot – especially in the news over the last few months. But have you heard of… Read More »A Guide To ‘Slow Fashion’
What Makes A Sustainable Haberdasher ?
Making your own clothes has seen a huge resurgence during the pandemic as many people have looked to crafts to keep them busy and aid… Read More »What Makes A Sustainable Haberdasher ?
How To Source Affordable Sustainable Clothes
If you’re new to the sustainable lifestyle, one of the most appealing aspects of living life without waste and reducing your resource impact is almost… Read More »How To Source Affordable Sustainable Clothes
Sustainable Plus Size Clothing – A Quick Guide
Sustainable plus size clothing – or better, size inclusive clothing – is becoming a popular fashion market by the day, which is fantastic.
