Starting A New Hobby Sustainably
When starting a new hobby it can be difficult to justify spending a lot of money – and for good reason. So how do you start a new hobby sustainably?
How To Destash Unwanted Fabrics And Yarns
For household decorations, furniture and even clothes, we already have well known options for how to pass on these things to others who want them – but what do you do if it’s fabric or yarn that you no longer want?
Simple Swaps For Sustainable Knitters & Crocheters
Knitting and crocheting are crafts which have been around for centuries, so you’d think that perhaps we might already know how to keep our crafting footprint down. Sadly, in the 20th century we lost much of that knowledge in order to make way for innovation.
Simple Steps To Sew More Sustainably
If you want to sew more sustainably, but you don’t know where to start – this post is for you!
New Year, New Goals
Happy New Year folks! I’ve spent the last couple of weeks planning out what I want to achieve with The Haberdasher Bee this year and so I thought this was a good way of laying things out.
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?
One Year In Business – Sustainability Report
Oh how times flies! In August last year, I officially set up The Haberdasher Bee and opened the shop the following month. It’s been an interesting first year and so I thought I’d take the time to sit back and take stock of how I’ve done.
Solar Dyeing: A Low Impact Way To Dye
It’s no secret that I have a strong desire to make my life and work more sustainable. This is where solar dyeing comes in.
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 course on pattern cutting and garment construction (while also reading as many books as I can on the subject).
Choosing Which Fibres To Use With Natural Dyes
It might seem obvious to assume that natural dyes derived from plants would work best on plant based fibres, but this isn’t always the case. So how do you choose, and how is the process of dyeing different for cellulose and protein fibres?
