Category: Eco sewing

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Open Studio

We have some exciting news!

We’re holding our very first open day at our studio here in Warwickshire.

Come along to meet the team, chat & shop!

The very important details: 

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th November

10am – 4pm

85 Priory Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1LQ

What can I expect?

  • sewing chat!
  • lots of designer deadstock trimmings, haberdashery & fastenings
  • a bargain box (or 2!)
  • very unusual zips & usual ones!
  • sewing patterns
  • sewing and pattern tools 
  • a small sample sale
  • eco-haberdashery; organic and recycled elastics, planet friendly sewing threads, buttons, zips, organic fabric

And a free gift with every purchase!

Maven Patterns Our studio is where I create Maven Patterns and I’ll be here to chat all things sewing and patterns. My sewing patterns and sewing fancies will be available and there might even be a little sample sale!

Kleins Haberdashery in all its glory! Find incredible pieces that haven’t been listed online. We have gorgeous trims and accessories from high end designers, costumiers and film production deadstock, as well as some of the most unique haberdashery items available. We will have our vintage trims, badges, ribbons, buckles and buttons available for you, as well as all the couture accessories one could imagine! And there will be some great bargains too!

James Tailoring Richard from James Tailoring will be around to chat all things sewing sustainably. As the first fully eco-haberdashery James Tailoring was founded in 2019 as a one stop shop for tailors who wanted to be completely sustainable with their sewing. Since then, James Tailoring has grown into a brand serving every side of the fashion industry, paving the way for a better future with biodegradable elastics, threads and buttons. Come and see us to experience the innovative sustainable sewing movement.

We are easy to find as we are right next to Kenilworth train station with plenty of parking in the train station car park (pay and display) which is behind our studio.

I’m so excited to share this with you all and cannot wait to meet you! And don’t worry if you are coming on your own … we’re a very friendly bunch!

See you Soon!

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The Knitting & Stitching Show 2021

Hello, sewing friends!

We have some very exciting news to share. We will be at The Knitting & Stitching show at Alexandra Palace, London – our first show for 2 years! You’ll find us in The Textile Gallery on stand TGD25. I say ‘us’ because I’ll be sharing a stand with Mr.M – James Tailoring – so there will be lots of eco-haberdashery & fabrics alongside our sewing patterns.

Complimentary tickets
The show runs from Thursday 7th October – Sunday 10th October and we have 3 pairs of complimentary tickets to give away – but please do note the following terms and conditions!

  • There is a £6 fee for Thursday, Friday and Saturday – but free on Sunday!
  • Valid from 11am
  • You will need to validate your ticket pre-entry (either online in advance or at the Box Office)
  • A £2.50 transaction fee
  • Knitting & Stitching Show details can be found HERE

To Enter the Draw

If you’d like the chance to win a pair of tickets just head on over to our Instagram Knit & Stitch post and leave a comment by 6pm (GMT) on Friday 17th September to be entered into the draw.
We will be picking 3 winners at random from the comments. We are really looking forward to seeing you all in actual real life!!!

And we will be bringing along some extra JOY to the show!

We know many of you have been patiently waiting for them …

We will be bringing The Joy Dress & The Simone Set along in paper! Hurrah! They’ll be available on the website right after the show.

Competition Terms & Conditions
Entry only by Instagram. Tickets will be drawn on Friday 17th September at 6pm GMT. Names will be drawn at random. One pair of tickets will be posted to each of the 3 winners.

Good luck!

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Eco-sewing | wide elastic now in stock

We have added to our Eco-elastic range and now have 28mm and 40mm wide elastics, which are going to be a great choice for an earth-friendly waistband!

The 40mm wide flat elastic has a lovely soft feel to the surface, soft enough to wear directly next to the skin or can be channelled in a casing. It is made in Austria from 65% certified organic cotton and 35% natural rubber.

The 28mm wide flat elastic is, again, made in Austria from 50% certified organic cotton and 50% natural rubber. Both elastics are suitable for light to medium weight fabrics and available in ecru.

All of our Eco-elastics

Can be washed at 40°C

Are biodegradable & recyclable

Are plastic-free

Have a longer lifespan than comparable conventional elastic

Are tested against chlorine & heat

Comply with EU toy safety standards EN71-3 & EN71-12

 

 

 

 

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Eco Sewing | elastic

At last… there is an environmentally-friendly elastic made from organic cotton and natural rubber!

We are so happy to be able to add this elastic to our growing section of Eco-haberdashery. It’s a viable, responsible and ecological alternative to conventional elastics while doing exactly the same job! It’s made in Austria from certified organic cotton and natural rubber. There’s not too much more to say really…it stretches likes elastic, it behaves like elastic, it’s (happy) elastic!| THE DETAILS |

  • Designed in Germany
  • Made by a family-run business in Austria
  • Made using certified Turkish organic cotton & natural rubber from rubber plantations in Malaysia (without child labour!)
  • Environmentally-friendly; biodegradable, recyclable and of course, plastic-free