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May wrap-up
Lacking sewing inspiration? This month's wrap-up will be sure to get you inspired. Welcome to my May monthly wrap-up, and what a month it...

Emma Cartmel
May 31, 20225 min read
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April wrap-up
This month's wrap-up includes packing tips and tricks, on-the-go travel essentials, and pattern inspiration for 'Me Made May'. Apologies...

Emma Cartmel
May 1, 20227 min read
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March wrap-up
From the fashion industry's response to the war in Ukraine, celebrating the women who inspire us, common greenwashing tactics, to...

Emma Cartmel
Mar 31, 20228 min read
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February wrap-up
From going gently, declaring your commitment to changing the fashion industry, to plastic free swaps you may not have thought about, this...

Emma Cartmel
Feb 28, 20225 min read
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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...

Emma Cartmel
Feb 26, 20224 min read
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Slowing down
This will be my last weekly wrap-up for a few weeks. Things are ramping up in both my personal and work life, and I am finding I am not...

Emma Cartmel
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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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:...

Emma Cartmel
Jan 16, 20224 min read
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How was your first week of 2022?
This time of year can be tough. The holidays are over, it's time to take the Christmas tree down, get back to the ol' routine, and return...

Emma Cartmel
Jan 9, 20224 min read
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Weekly wrap - 12
18 - 24 October, 2021 The EU is considering the introduction of a mandatory eco-labelling system for clothing and footwear. In a...

Emma Cartmel
Oct 24, 20215 min read
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Weekly wrap - 11
11 - 17 October, 2021 It has been 'one of those weeks'... I have found myself a little short of time, and having a couple off days in...

Emma Cartmel
Oct 17, 20213 min read
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Weekly wrap - 10
4 - 10 October, 2021 I graduated from fashion school over a decade ago. Looking back at images of garments I designed and made during...

Emma Cartmel
Oct 10, 20215 min read
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Weekly wrap - 8
20 - 26 September, 2021 We are becoming more aware of the impact that the fashion industry is having on both people and planet, and...

Emma Cartmel
Sep 26, 20216 min read
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Weekly wrap - 3
15 - 21 August, 2021 I am sure most of us don't mind being made to feel special on our birthdays, and retailers certainly love getting in...

Emma Cartmel
Aug 21, 20214 min read
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Weekly wrap - 2
8 - 14 August, 2021 The week got off to a rather terrifying start with the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...

Emma Cartmel
Aug 14, 20213 min read
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Weekly wrap - 1
1 - 7 August, 2021 Heading off for some sun and sand (finally)? Need some help with the essentials? Well I may just be able to help!...

Emma Cartmel
Aug 7, 20215 min read
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