Raw fabric

I have finally put together my group of tactile samples! From top to bottom and from left to right: 1 Zigzag gathering over a string...

There are countless reasons I am in awe of the humble stinging nettle, here I celebrate how nettle fibre can be made into beautiful, linen-like silky thread

Natural dye experiments, 100% walnut bark with an afterbath of 2% iron.

What a hectic week! It started with me cutting up a piece of work and then deciding to make something new (that’s another story) and ended with setting up Chinese Whispers which is the new ex…

Sourcing fabric for sewing projects. There are a few main sources to collect the raw materials for sewing projects. If you sew, you will already have definitely realized that you have lots of small scraps of fabric. In this case the journey will be easier for you. Clothing from your closet or close family that you were thinking of getting rid of is a wonderful source of fabric. Another source is charity stores, op shops and the recycle industry. If you have access to the textile industry…

Here at Charlie & Paisley, our core values are focused on sustainability and the promotion of slow fashion.

Are our donated clothes really being recycled? Landfills receive millions of tons of textile waste each year because there isn’t enough demand for donated clothing. So how can we reuse and repurpose our old fabrics?

Nature in the raw, without compromise but with a soft elegant feel.

Want to learn how to make natural dyes at home (with items you likely already have?) This guide has everything you need to get started!

Shop Mulberry silk fabrics,Wool/cotton/linen fabric by VincyStore. Smooth shipping! Has a history of shipping on time with tracking. Speedy replies! Has a history of replying to messages quickly..