The discussion around Slow Fashion October has gotten so meaty, and I just continue to be so inspired and in awe of it all, and so thankful to everyone who has contributed. This week’s links are genuinely important, taken on the whole, so I hope you’ll take some time with them. And also with the few things I’ve shared on the @slowfashionoctober feed, if not the entirety of the #slowfashionoctober hashtag this week. So much to think about—
– “The next time you’re about to buy something, ask yourself this: Where will this piece of clothing go after I no longer want it?” <— If you read nothing else this weekend, please read this (And if you haven’t watched this beautiful and eye-opening video, do that next)
– “I’m slowly but surely drifting away from the idea that once the last loose end has been woven in, a garment is finished.”
– “One thing he talks about is taking time to fully have an experience, just focusing on what you’re doing instead of already planning the next thing you’re going to do after it. I want to do craft like that.”
– “I like the idea of this shirt getting worn, loved and stitched as the years go by … growing better, stronger and more loved with each stitch and adventure.”
– “That’s what makes a good sweater great … knitting it for someone you love.”
– In the absence of my sashiko tutorial, I give you this looser one that posted on Design Sponge earlier this month: Three easy ways to mend fabric, inspired by Japanese textiles. (thx, ashima71) (I did manage to restock the sashiko thread, at least, so you can find all of the colors, minus navy, back in the webshop. Along with some other quality, handcrafted gems.)
– And speaking of not-quite-tutorials, upcycling, and hand-stitched denim, don’t miss Gridjunky’s notes on his drawstring bag
Happy weekend, everyone! I hope we’ll be seeing some of you at Fiber in the ’Boro!
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Photos left to right: Design Sponge, Project Stash, Gridjunky