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Meet Red Mutha - Upcycling Textiles into Fantastic Garments

Dec 15, 2021

Meet Red Mutha - Upcycling Textiles into Fantastic Garments

As part of our Christmas and New Year special, we reached out to local Tyneside makers and sellers who are transforming used materials into something special. This edition features Red Mutha, who has trawled through mountains of clothing to find brilliant textiles and clothes to upcycle.
Meet Gwen, It's From Scratch - Making Eating More Veg More Flexible

Dec 9, 2021

Meet Gwen, It's From Scratch - Making Eating More Veg More Flexible

While only 2-3% of people eat a 100% vegetarian or vegan diet in the UK, an increasing number of people want to eat more fruit and veg. This is great for our planet and for improving people’s health, but when it comes to dinner time it can be tricky to cater for all the family. It's From Scratch can help you!
Turning Old Umbrellas into Exciting new Jackets and Accessories: Meet R-Coat

Nov 19, 2021

Turning Old Umbrellas into Exciting new Jackets and Accessories: Meet R-Coat

Umbrellas are a must have for keeping dry but when they break or reach the end of their life it can be difficult to recycle them due to their many different parts and materials. But R-Coat has come up with a brilliant solution to turn umbrellas into fashion, in the form of jackets and accessories including hats.
Woman carves Halloween pumpkin

Oct 20, 2021

Halloween Is Fright Night But Here's What Really Terrifies Me

Halloween is big. Not as big here as in the States, but the hype around it grows year on year. It appeals to adults a...
Five sustainable gift ideas for Halloween 2023

Oct 13, 2021

Five Spectacularly Spooky Upcycled Halloween Gift Ideas 2023

It is scary how much waste is created during Halloween. Cheap, throwaway Halloween costumes produced the equivalent of 83m plastic bottles in 2019. So it’s great to see these small UK businesses using upcycled or recycled materials to create something spooky this Halloween.
Why Durham grandparents and parents are getting involved in climate activism

Sep 15, 2021

Why Durham grandparents and parents are getting involved in climate activism

We recently visited a display of children's shoes laid at the Angel of the North, talking to some of the grandparents and parents who were volunteering their time. Within just a few minutes we began to hear the stories behind why they are getting involved in climate activism.
Meet Moi, Owner of TeXCraftStudio

Sep 3, 2021

Meet Moi, Owner of TeXCraftStudio

It is wonderful to see so many small businesses that upcycle denim and other materials into something fantastic. Thi...
Meet Sarah, Founder of Delightfully Denim

Sep 3, 2021

Meet Sarah, Founder of Delightfully Denim

It is great to see so many small businesses that upcycle denim and other materials into something unique. This week we caught up with Sarah, founder of Delightfully Denim.
Meet Niki, Founder of nykxCo

Sep 3, 2021

Meet Niki, Founder of nykxCo

It is fantastic to see so many small businesses that upcycle denim and other materials into something amazing. This week we caught up with Niki, founder of nykxCo. Bucket hats have made a recent resurgence, and we love the idea of fashioning one out of recycled denim.
Meet Erika, Founder of MAZOONA, Maker of Upcycled Sustainable Accessories

Sep 3, 2021

Meet Erika, Founder of MAZOONA, Maker of Upcycled Sustainable Accessories

It is fantastic to see so many small businesses that upcycle denim and other materials into something brilliant. This week we caught up with Erika, founder of MAZOONA. MAZOONA sells a range of upcycled denim accessories including clutch bags, tote bags as well as cosmetics bags and even pencil cases.
Meet Nicole Broad, Founder of The Fruit Moth

Jul 16, 2021

Meet Nicole Broad, Founder of The Fruit Moth

We first connected with Nicole Broad in the Great British Clothes Swap, when she reached out for colourful, patterned and floral men's shirts. When we connected again recently over a piece of waterproof fabric that she made into a fabulous rain hat, we thought it would be great to introduce Nicole and the Fruit Moth.
Introducing the Mindful Art of Slow Stitching

Jun 25, 2021

Introducing the Mindful Art of Slow Stitching

If you are a fan of the Great British Sewing Bee but don't feel ready for the pressures of a pattern challenge, transformation challenge or made to measure challenge, then slow stitching is a great place to start. With no pattern to follow or finished product to aim for, just let your imagination run free.
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