by Jackie Corlett | Sep 11, 2023 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
Did you know that designing is essentially creative problem solving? No matter what you’re designing, clothes, cars, interiors, what’s for dinner, what to wear, or how to keep the dog in … you’re solving a problem creatively. It’s...
by Jackie Corlett | Jul 7, 2023 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
It’s a challenge for sure. We don’t know what we don’t know! In the world of sustainable fashion, designers – like those pictured here – often face the dilemma of finding the right sustainable fabrics for their creations. So when you hear...
by Jackie Corlett | Mar 14, 2023 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
Some things we simply ‘know’ are right, right? No scientific proof is needed. For us to stop and grin at spring bulbs busting up from the snow, or bask in long, early morning shadows tinged with dawn, just comes naturally! Yet, when science gets a handle...
by Jackie Corlett | Mar 14, 2023 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, sustainable fabrics, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
Reflecting on International Women’s Day, what a fabulous opportunity to honour the women before us, who’ve sacrificially laid the truly sustainable foundations for where we are today. They are the encouragement for us to keep moving forward, together with...
by Jackie Corlett | Nov 10, 2022 | #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Justice & Equality, Sustainable Products, Top Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized
#SlowGiving is a relatively new # on the sustainability scene, yet together we can make it take off! Thankfully giving fair trade gifts has never been easier. Eco-conscious people keen to live out their sustainability values, can choose from many alternative gift...
by Jackie Corlett | Oct 4, 2022 | #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, sustainable fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Conscious designers and brands look for beautiful sustainable fabrics. However, most often it’s a hard time at textile trade fairs. Next week you can find both people AND planet friendly textiles by Motif here at The Fabric Shows. Too often you’re...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 26, 2022 | #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Handwoven Fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Sustainable solutions will always be brilliant ideas. Sometimes they percolate and emerge slowly. Other times it’s a ‘Eureka!’ moment … maybe even in the bath surrounded by sustainable bubbles! Either way, you’ve no idea just when and how...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 21, 2022 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Handwoven Fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Think about this. Your next sustainable fashion collection, or eco-friendly interior project, launched with beautiful zero waste, zero carbon fabric. Sounds good right? Then consider this. With GRS certified recycled yarn these handwoven fabrics are certified fair...
by Jackie Corlett | Feb 7, 2022 | #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Handwoven Fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Sustainable fashion is championed by conscious designers, ethical brands, and an increasing number of us who want it. We’re concerned about who makes our clothes, and how our planet is impacted in the process. What a privilege and honour then, for Motif Handmade...
by Jackie Corlett | Oct 22, 2021 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, Handwoven Fabrics, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Does a blank page, or screen fuel your imagination or fill you with dread? My honest answer is a resounding, ‘YES!’ It really depends on the day. I mean, is it warm and sunny out? But, give me a blank natural fabric and it’s a different story....
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 22, 2021 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Recycled yarn hand dyed with natural dyes seems almost normal now! Sustainable fabrics are here to stay and thankfully there’s a growing number to choose from. But, here’s a thought … what if there were no colours, if life really was a black &...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 13, 2021 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Justice & Equality, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
The dynamic young women you met here last week, are embracing the new as trend seasons start to change. Gorgeous recycled sari ribbon and soft natural cotton fabric are familiar materials. But a designer’s creativity for sustainable fabrics knows no end! So how...
by Jackie Corlett | Sep 6, 2021 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Justice & Equality, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Sustainable fabrics and slow fashion are still seen mostly as Women’s Work, and some baggage comes with that – especially in these days of shared responsibility at home and work! But, there is work happening in this realm we can hold onto with pride....
by Jackie Corlett | Jul 10, 2020 | #HandmadeResolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Fair trade, handmade goods are not just beautiful, they’re vital. Why? Because at their core each one offers a sustainable and ethical solution for both people and our planet. As this global pandemic inexorably moves on through the nation of Bangladesh an...
by Jackie Corlett | Apr 26, 2020 | #ManualRevolution, #TheManualRevolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Aaaaaand drum roll pllllease … For our grand finale I’m proud to introduce one wonderful sustainable fashion designer Emily Harris of Mrs Emily! Emily has taken our #zerowaste, near #zerocarbon fabric and played with it … making such beautiful...
by Jackie Corlett | Apr 25, 2020 | #ManualRevolution, #TheManualRevolution, #zerocarbon, #zerowaste, About Our Artisans, Bangladesh, Global Perspectives on Sustainability, Sustainable Products, Uncategorized
Some sewists may hesitate to work with handwoven fabrics – but I never met a sewist yet without a love for experiments! And what do you have to loose? By meeting your own home and clothing needs with a sewing machine, scissors and thread you’re already a...
