tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post738359373469035392..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Bamboo Jersey Anegada Top and Giveaway!Fiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-67040011122534738452018-02-24T18:09:51.910+00:002018-02-24T18:09:51.910+00:00I think I will, Fiona. The fabric arrived yesterda...I think I will, Fiona. The fabric arrived yesterday and it's absolutely gorgeous!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914696715080332803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-85384671760260696912018-02-23T22:25:22.599+00:002018-02-23T22:25:22.599+00:00Recycling and up-cycling is a very important part ...Recycling and up-cycling is a very important part Natalie, theres no point buying ethically produced fabrics if you're not going to use them well/at all or recycle them afterwards Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-2491718382481515702018-02-23T22:24:28.515+00:002018-02-23T22:24:28.515+00:00You have put into words the best way we can all th...You have put into words the best way we can all think about sewing ethically there Lisa! Less fabric, of better quality, which we will actually sew with rather than random purchases which will languish in our stash. <br />it can be rather overwhelming, I never feel like I am quite keeping on top of all the ideas and inspiration. So lovely to hear that you are enjoying my blog!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-90077246163358906652018-02-23T22:22:26.308+00:002018-02-23T22:22:26.308+00:00I think that event triggered quite a few people to...I think that event triggered quite a few people to think a bit more about their clothing consumption and I think it is wonderful that it spurred you on to make your own clothes. Getting to the point of investing a bit of money in your fabric choices if when the fun really starts and you'll notice your sewing come on leaps and bounds!<br />What a wonderful journey you have been on in just one day! I hope you enjoy sewing both with the Delpy pattern and the Offset Warehouse fabrics!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-88249436631879445762018-02-23T22:19:53.759+00:002018-02-23T22:19:53.759+00:00Thanks very much! They do indeed have a beautiful ...Thanks very much! They do indeed have a beautiful rangeFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-78833579750475597502018-02-23T22:19:39.445+00:002018-02-23T22:19:39.445+00:00I think making the most out of your fabric and con...I think making the most out of your fabric and considering what you do with offcuts instead of being wasteful is a hugely important part of ethical sewing Pippa!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-70712332160694931282018-02-23T22:17:51.768+00:002018-02-23T22:17:51.768+00:00Gutterman do recycled thread?! Thats amazing!! Tha...Gutterman do recycled thread?! Thats amazing!! Thanks so much for introducing meFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-83894644945168685842018-02-23T22:17:23.414+00:002018-02-23T22:17:23.414+00:00It is quite unusual but really love to sew and wea...It is quite unusual but really love to sew and wearFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-2457281799400143302018-02-23T22:16:51.717+00:002018-02-23T22:16:51.717+00:00That ABSOLUTELY counts! I think if we were all a l...That ABSOLUTELY counts! I think if we were all a little more careful with our fabric purchases it would make a huge difference to the industry as a whole. So many of us sit on stashes of fabric which will never get sewn and which it has cost the environment in some way to produce. Buying fabric we don't need is as bad as buying fast fashion we don't need in a way<br />I 100% agree that anything made of fabric is fabric we can use to create a garment! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-2255256487865267992018-02-23T22:14:36.891+00:002018-02-23T22:14:36.891+00:00I can't believe I hadn't come across the o...I can't believe I hadn't come across the organic Textile Company before, it seems like I was missing out on a well known supply of great ethically produced fabrics! Great to hear a good report from someone who has tried a variety of their products Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-61310961904186881192018-02-23T22:13:36.261+00:002018-02-23T22:13:36.261+00:00I've just followed your blog Vicky, you have s...I've just followed your blog Vicky, you have some really lovely projects on there already! What a great focus for your blog to have. <br />Buying overstock fabric is another great tip. I love coming across bolt ends from designer lines and love that they get passed through the system to us home sewers so every last bit gets used upFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-19261856048808166462018-02-23T22:10:55.818+00:002018-02-23T22:10:55.818+00:00Yes it is surprisingly heavy isn't it Mags! It...Yes it is surprisingly heavy isn't it Mags! It has a drape different to any other jersey I have worked with because of it.<br />Defiantly a clingy one too so requires some careful thought about what it is used for<br />Absolutely love your top, that back detail is gorgeous! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-8287683013893806512018-02-23T22:09:28.596+00:002018-02-23T22:09:28.596+00:00What a wonderful reason to start sewing Jan, but y...What a wonderful reason to start sewing Jan, but yes it is disappointing when you realise you are still feeding another ethically questionable industry by buying fabric. It is fantastic to see so many sewers taking more of an interest in this side of their sewing. Do check out the Organic Textile Company too as suggested by one of the other commentersFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34566893342072673842018-02-23T22:07:08.084+00:002018-02-23T22:07:08.084+00:00O I'm not much of a knitter but bamboo yarn so...O I'm not much of a knitter but bamboo yarn sounds lovely! The jersey is so smooth and soft to wearFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-3228370219841119072018-02-23T22:06:32.007+00:002018-02-23T22:06:32.007+00:00That is a very good point Tracey, they do tend to ...That is a very good point Tracey, they do tend to be rather expensive because of the extra cost of producing them ethically. Some of the other commenters have given some great tips about being more thrifty when cutting fabrics, recycling old garments and recycling your fabric scraps as a way to get involved which I will definitely be adopting. I think I now try to buy less fabric but of better quality, saving up for a special piece rather than buying on a whimFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-35889528055232065072018-02-23T22:04:39.730+00:002018-02-23T22:04:39.730+00:00O that is a wonderful way to think ethically, savi...O that is a wonderful way to think ethically, saving on landfill and excess fabric production at the same time! I have so much admiration for people who can so creatively recycle old garments from charity shops, I just can't think that way about sewingFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-54819974095239865842018-02-23T22:03:20.633+00:002018-02-23T22:03:20.633+00:00They have an amazingly wide selection of unusual t...They have an amazingly wide selection of unusual things don't they? Thanks very much!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-76687115452175695192018-02-23T22:02:54.306+00:002018-02-23T22:02:54.306+00:00O do give clothes sewing a whirl Helen, it is so m...O do give clothes sewing a whirl Helen, it is so much fun and so liberating! I definitely recommend trying a knit project as they are very forgiving to fitFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86166221979009587792018-02-23T22:01:56.737+00:002018-02-23T22:01:56.737+00:00I am yet to try out the H&M recycling scheme b...I am yet to try out the H&M recycling scheme but it sounds great so will definitely do that next time I've got a bag of fabric scraps to go. I'm quite new to the world of organic textiles but am now amazed at the variety on offer. These bamboo knits are great for activewearFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56076094394935838922018-02-23T21:58:57.829+00:002018-02-23T21:58:57.829+00:00O thank you so much for the introduction to them! ...O thank you so much for the introduction to them! What a huge and beautiful selection!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12731059150613134502018-02-23T21:56:56.907+00:002018-02-23T21:56:56.907+00:00Sewing with your stash and making use of scraps is...Sewing with your stash and making use of scraps is a great and very achievable way to get into ethical sewing, I definitely think cutting down on the stash and only buying fabric when you really need it is important Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-4145177778048695892018-02-23T21:56:01.293+00:002018-02-23T21:56:01.293+00:00That is a really great thought ShelleyLou and one ...That is a really great thought ShelleyLou and one that we can all easily adopt without it costing us more...it might in fact save us a bit! I've always been one for squeezing patterns on to the minimum amount of fabric possible and not following the recommended layout. I then find I end up with about half a metre left all the time though and never know what to do with it!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-16817110659797194372018-02-22T21:26:20.030+00:002018-02-22T21:26:20.030+00:00Not much experience here with regards to ethical s...Not much experience here with regards to ethical sewing but try and do my bit by recycling and upcycling. Am totally going to check out Offset warehouse too! n.branderhorst@gmail.comNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505618420248873281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-89313926794031382442018-02-22T08:13:49.199+00:002018-02-22T08:13:49.199+00:00I have just started dressmaking again after a twen...I have just started dressmaking again after a twenty five year break and I am overwhelmed by the choice of independent patterns and online fabric and I really enjoy catching up with your blog to see what you have been making but have yet to try any ethical suppliers. i agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment of quality not quantity. Lisa. Lisabhk@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16973222810622305855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-7091771607621666842018-02-20T16:34:08.098+00:002018-02-20T16:34:08.098+00:00I've been making my own clothes since I heard ...I've been making my own clothes since I heard about the Rana Plaza collapse and the sweatshop working conditions associated with fast fashion. I was horrified, and immediately made the decision to opt out of the system. I have now got to the point where I have the confidence to use more expensive fabrics and have been actively seeking suppliers of ethical fabrics. My current favourite is Organic Textile Company in Wales, then today someone put me on to Offset Warehouse, as a result of which I've just placed my first order with them, found your blog, and ordered the Delpy pattern from Halfmoon. I would love this pattern and fabric to add to my collection!<br />Dee, dee@deeweaver.co.ukDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914696715080332803noreply@blogger.com