Home sewists: What's the deal with zero-waste sewing? If the goal is to make clothing that will be in constant rotation in our wardrobe, when does it make sense to make compromises on waste, and when should we pursue zero-waste garment construction?
Welcome back, Crunchies! You may have heard that 2025 was the “year of no trends.” As we think about what we deem trendy in 2026, we see the impact of a trendless 2025 in that trends tend to align more to clothing categories rather than a singular item. Due to a consistent push to develop and understand one's personal style in recent years, what we're seeing trend in 2026 are styles and aesthetics that allow for personal adaptation, interpretation, and play.
Crunchy fam, it's been a minute! I'm back and here to show you step-by-step how I took a watercolor painting by my bestie to these fabulous tea-towel gift sets for my family and friends. If you need a last-minute gift idea, this one's for you.
Does sustainability in the fashion industry starts with design and, if so, is there a reason our favorite sustainable brands stick to signature, uncomplicated (and sometimes boring) styles? In this video, we take a look at how clothes are made from conception to fabric cutting and analyze Everlane as our leading sustainable fashion brand for the mainstream.
Do we really care about making more sustainable fashion choices, or do we just want to think that we care? Or, do we just want others to think that we care? It seems like, even at a garment's highest price point, synthetic fiber composition is inevitable. What's more, sustainable fashion brands feel out of touch with GenZ consumers with plain styles and unimaginative marketing. So, what's a young consumer to do? Is polyester all that bad, and is high-quality clothing really a necessity?
Crunchy crew, ever heard of WOOL DENIM?! Well, now you have. Watch here for a crash course on the basics of wool denim and how it differs from classic cotton denim. Plus, sew along with me as I make a pair of the Sage Pants by Vikisews using deadstock wool denim from Alexander Wang (sourced from Mood Fabrics)!
Pattern: Sage Pants by Vikisews
Fabric: Deadstock Alexander Wang 100% wool denim/twill
Hey Crunchy crew, cast on a new knitting project with me! Due to their portability, my knitting projects tend to carry a multitude of memories in every fiber. Come along as I cast on my Olga Jacket by PetiteKnit in Silverthorne, CO! Pattern: The Olga Jacket by PetiteKnit Yarn: Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt (colors 1002 and 1008) Full details on my Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/drewmancini/olga-jacket
Hey Crunchy friends! Let's do fall 2024 trends, slow-fashion style. Stay current with the latest styles while still being kind to the earth with this collection of sewing patterns that are compatible with what is trending the runways.