3 Tips to Help Sew in Sustainable Fashion

1. Get Inspired

Inspiration is everywhere – even where you might not expect it! Your journey to sustainable fashion starts at your wardrobe. Have a closer look at the different colours and styles you know you like. Then, think outside the box about how you can dress items up or down for different, fresh looks. That dress you wore a month ago can be restyled by throwing a jumper over it, adding a belt or even wearing a t-shirt underneath. By getting inspired, you can reduce throwaway fashion while reducing your carbon footprint. Why not take the first step today?

2. Take the #30Wears Test

When trying to decide whether to buy a piece of clothing, think, “Will I wear it at least 30 times?”. If the answer is yes, then go for it! But, if you don’t believe you’ll wear it as much, then steer clear. Try to be aware that wearing clothes just a couple of times is a symptom of today’s throwaway and fast fashion crisis. Sales may be particularly enticing but be sure to always keep in mind the #30Wears test – yes, even if those 20% off trousers are calling your name!

3. Upcycle, Upcycle, Upcycle

Looking for a responsible way to reuse that unwanted t-shirt? If you’re searching for new looks but don’t want to support fast fashion, try upcycling unwanted pieces of clothing into new and exciting styles! There are many ways to upcycle clothing, including repurposing old shirts, turning trousers into shorts, and snipping dresses into skirts or blouses. If you have a feline friend, you can even upcycle an unwanted t-shirt into a cat tent in just 10 easy steps here. Fuel your creativity – there’s no limit to what you can do!