Knowing what tiny quality details to look for in garments is easy – once you know what you’re doing! I was lucky enough to learn by proximity: growing up, my mom was always sewing. She made her own clothing throughout her teenage years in the 1960s & 1970s, when I was a child she made … Continue reading
Can we take a moment to appreciate this floaty skirt? Great! Thank you. Now I want to talk about today’s topic: environmentally sustainable clothing care. Yes, we all know about washing at lower temperatures, but there are a few more tips I can share with you: 1) Wash your clothes less often; only underpants and … Continue reading
Silk is one of my favourite fabrics because it’s so lightweight and comfortable to wear, but so help me if I’m going to spend the time, money or energy dry cleaning it after every wear. So let me share with you my favourite tricks for keeping silk at its best between cleanings that’s also kinder to the environment: baking soda / bicarbonate of soda and air. Continue reading
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