Emma Cartmel

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Welcome to my sewing blog dedicated to slowing down, celebrating the handmade wardrobe, and enjoying fashion mindfully! Here I share my sewing projects, tips, and inspiration to help you create a sustainable and unique wardrobe. Enjoy!

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Pattern review: Sonia Shorts - Tessuti Sewing Patterns

This is my second time sewing this pattern—and for good reason. These shorts are the perfect summer wardrobe staple. With the warmer...

5 days ago6 min read

Blending Between Sizes on a Sewing Pattern – Part 2: How to Blend

Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread. The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own...

Jun 126 min read

Blending Between Sizes on a Sewing Pattern – Part 1: When to Blend

Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread. The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own...

Jun 128 min read

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About me

My name is Emma Cartmel, and I am an Aussie living in beautiful Munich with my husband, Ben, and our pug, Harley. While Munich has stolen a big part of my heart, I will always call Australia home!

I have degrees in Design (Fashion), Business (Marketing and Management), and Psychology, and experience working in education, and production, buying, and design within the clothing and textiles industry.

I have had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the fashion industry throughout my career...