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After my linen sample order, I'm convinced 'green' fashion is just a marketing term.

In my experience, most so-called sustainable materials still have a big environmental cost, so your mileage may vary.

Rent: My compostable dress started breaking down at a wedding

I got really into sustainable fabrics and decided to make a dress from this new plant based material that's supposed to compost in a few months. Spent ages sewing it, and it looked great for my cousin's outdoor ceremony. Halfway through the reception, I felt a weird tearing sound near the waist. Looked down and saw a small hole forming where I'd been sitting on a damp chair. By the end of the night, the hem was literally fraying into bits from the grass moisture. Had to borrow a sweater to tie around my hips for the exit. Everyone thought it was some kind of performance art statement on decay. Now I'm rethinking how fast 'biodegradable' should actually work when you're trying to dance.

Pro tip: A messy kitchen moment inspired new fabric texture ideas

I mean, I was wiping down the counter and noticed how spilled honey dried in these cool, wavy lines. It made me think about adding similar textures to jackets or skirts, maybe with ruffles or uneven seams. Idk, maybe it's just me, but I grabbed my sketchbook and drew some quick ideas. I tested it on an old shirt by cutting and sewing the edges to match the pattern. The good thing was that it turned out way more interesting than my usual stuff. Now I'm excited to try this on other pieces, like bags or hats. It's a simple start, but it got my ideas flowing again.

Ethical DILEMMA in my upcycling: Altering vintage clothes with SENTIMENTAL value, is it preservation or PROGRESS? Your thoughts?

Visiting a market in Bangkok gave me bold pattern inspo

I'm drawn to the mix of colors and shapes. How do I use them without making clothes look too busy?

TIL a tablecloth dress prototype went viral

My teammate grabbed the wrong bolt and stitched a gown from waterproof picnic fabric. Clients at the showing thought it was a genius take on practical wear. We got so many requests that our supplier now thinks we're in the outdoor gear business. Honestly, it's the funniest mix-up I've ever seen in this job.

My new coat uses polyester fill, not down

Everyone acts like down is the only way to stay warm. My synthetic version is just as cozy. And it handles machine washing way better.

Rant: A software update just trashed my design project

I was finishing a dress sketch when my program auto-updated without asking. Now the drawing tools respond in weird ways. This has happened three times this year alone. It shows how little they think about people making clothes. Design software should help, not get in the way.