Today is Fashion Revolution Day! One year ago today, 1133 people were killed and over 2500 were injured when the Rana Plaza factory complex collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Social and environmental catastrophes in our fashion supply chains continue. Fashion Revolution Day says enough is enough. Be curious. Find out who made your clothes — from […]
Anna dress sew-a-long and YoSaMi news.
A quick update of what’s going on here at YoSaMi. First up, preparations are underway to join in with the Anna dress sew-along hosted by, By Hand London. Here’s my little helper today, assisting with hand washing some silk twill fabric by Italian designer Etro that I snaffled up from the Anita Pavani Stoffe webshop, […]
Innovative Mud – A European dirty little secret, that’s actually squeaky clean!
I don’t know about you but since I’ve been making my own clothes, I’ve become much more discerning about the stuff that I buy. I’m more conscious of the quality of the materials; who they were made by and where; and how long they will last. Jeans are something I’ll probably never make and whilst […]
Munich Fabric Start 3-5 September 2013
A brief post to give you a heads up about the upcoming international fabric trade fair in Munich, Germany. What: Munich Fabric Start international fabric trade fair Why: International suppliers to the fashion industry will be showcasing their wares for the Autumn Winter 2014/15 ‘Awesome Assemblage’ collections. Where: Thomas-Wimmer-Ring 17, 80539, Munich, Germany When: 3-5 September […]