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… Read More »Starting 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… Read More »How To Destash Unwanted Fabrics And Yarns
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… Read More »Simple Swaps For Sustainable Knitters & Crocheters
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… Read More »New Year, New Goals
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… Read More »One Year In Business – Sustainability Report
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… Read More »Pattern Cutting – A New Skill I’m Learning
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.… Read More »Choosing Which Fibres To Use With Natural Dyes
