Deciduous Blog: sharing ideas at a stage of development

2 avril 2024

Intro to Textiles & Mixed Media

Explore and experiment with fibres and textiles throughout this hands-on ten-week course.

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Tags: applique couching Felting Fibre fulling hand sewing knitting Mixed Media needlecraft Recycled Yarn replicating stitch reverse applique scissors Slow Making Textiles thread Weaving

2 avril 2024

Slow [Anti-Fast] Fashion

For ages 18 - 99, explore your style and go deep finding meaning in self-expression in this dynamic, student-led creative class focussing on slow fashion.

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Tags: Anti-Fast Fashion cardigan fashion revolution fashion trends hand sewing machine sewing Oversized Pullover Ranna Plazza restore scissors sewing Slow Fashion Slow Making sustainability Sweater Textiles trends true to self upcycling

18 mars 2024

Knit Socks: 2 at a time - toe up with an afterthought heel

No second-sock-syndrome after this lesson! Let's fill sock drawers with the best kind of socks: hand made <3

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3 décembre 2023

Repair & Restore

Let's find meaning in our clothing by repairing those loved items so we can wear them again.

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Tags: anti-fast fasion finishing fulling Repair repair and restore restore superwash

29 avril 2023

Disposal Responsibility

Don't get me going! When I see a brand label that is clearly fast-fashion it makes me fume. I won't name the brand and give it energy but you do see the photo and it's garbage.

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