Emma Cartmel
June wrap-up
Let's slow down, celebrate the handmade, and enjoy fashion mindfully. The dreaded Covid finally caught up with me this month. So a large...
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Emma Cartmel
Jun 26, 20225 min read
How to: Read a sewing pattern envelope
Understanding a sewing pattern envelope will go a long way in ensuring you buy the right pattern, but also all the required materials and...
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Emma Cartmel
Jun 18, 20224 min read
Pattern review: Tessuti - Naia Pants
Everything I love in a pant pattern - slouchy fit, dropped crotch, cropped length, and deep pockets! I remember hanging out for this...
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Emma Cartmel
May 31, 20225 min read
May wrap-up
Lacking sewing inspiration? This month's wrap-up will be sure to get you inspired. Welcome to my May monthly wrap-up, and what a month it...
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Emma Cartmel
May 23, 202210 min read
5 independent pattern brands to get you inspired
Wanting to know the difference between commercial and independent sewing patterns, or just looking for your next project? Then this post...
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Emma Cartmel
May 1, 20227 min read
April wrap-up
This month's wrap-up includes packing tips and tricks, on-the-go travel essentials, and pattern inspiration for 'Me Made May'. Apologies...
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Emma Cartmel
Mar 31, 20228 min read
March wrap-up
From the fashion industry's response to the war in Ukraine, celebrating the women who inspire us, common greenwashing tactics, to...
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Emma Cartmel
Feb 28, 20225 min read
February wrap-up
From going gently, declaring your commitment to changing the fashion industry, to plastic free swaps you may not have thought about, this...
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Emma Cartmel
Feb 26, 20224 min read
Fibre focus: Recycled polyester
It can usually be found lurking somewhere amongst fashion brand offerings. While it is often marketed as being a greener, more conscious...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 30, 20223 min read
Slowing down
This will be my last weekly wrap-up for a few weeks. Things are ramping up in both my personal and work life, and I am finding I am not...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 23, 20224 min read
Pause for thought
I thought I would introduce this wrap by sharing a great post I stumbled across this week on Instagram. It really had me pausing for...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 16, 20224 min read
How do you ensure you're buying with sustainability in mind?
I was in need of a warm, waterproof, go-with-everything-jacket. You see, Munich weather reminds me of being back home in Melbourne. Four...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 16, 20224 min read
Label love: Ecoalf
Born from the desire to create a truly sustainable brand, Ecoalf places the environment at the core of everything they do. Based in:...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 9, 20224 min read
How was your first week of 2022?
This time of year can be tough. The holidays are over, it's time to take the Christmas tree down, get back to the ol' routine, and return...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Happy New Year?!
2021 whizzed by so fast that it still hasn’t really sunk in for me that it is a new year already. I honestly have no idea where the year...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 2, 20225 min read
Vegan, but make it fashion
Simply curious, or considering the switch to veganism? Here are a few things to know about vegan fashion. Being vegan for many, is about...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Label love: Armedangels
The name 'Armedangels' certainly conjures an image of some kind of warrior of the clothing industry. But that is kind of what this brand...
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Emma Cartmel
Dec 12, 20215 min read
Weekly wrap - 18
6 - 12 December, 2021 The festive season is certainly upon us, and we are nearing the end of this crazy year (thank god!). Like many, I...
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Emma Cartmel
Dec 5, 20214 min read
Weekly wrap - 17
29 November - 5 December, 2021 Unfortunately I missed last weeks weekly wrap. I simply needed a break. But I am back with a renewed...
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Emma Cartmel
Nov 21, 20214 min read
Weekly wrap - 16
15 - 21 November, 2021 The two weeks of negotiations, involving nearly 200 countries, that was the COP26 has wrapped up for another year....
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