#221: Upcycling Secrets – Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan

Zoe Edwards· Host0:00

What are the biggest challenges and the biggest joys of running a business making products from upcycled textiles? Legendary guest interviewer Kat Canfield has rounded up three intensely talented Canadian upcyclers, Bryn from Be Bot Clothing, Emily from Woodbrick, and Megan from Salt Legacy. We hear how they each started their businesses and their different approaches to the same problem, trying to divert textile waste from landfill. They all share tips and advice, including sourcing secrets for others wanting to get into upcycling, either for themselves or to start a business. So please stick around a few minutes and we'll get stuck in. Welcome to Check Your Thread, the podcast that will help you sew more sustainably. [upbeat music] My name's Zoe and I'm obsessed with sewing. I've been blogging about it for over 18 years and I'm the creator and host of the popular handmade wardrobe challenge, Me Made May. But like many people, I've become increasingly concerned about the climate and ecological crises, and I'm looking at the way that my lifestyle contributes to them. So in this podcast, I'll be nerding out about making clothes whilst exploring how to minimize the negative impact that it may have. I really hope you'll join me in this journey. How are you doing? So, as you can tell, Check Your Thread is back after our two-week Easter break, and I'm so happy to be back. And to thank you for your patience, this episode is a biggun', with not one, not two, but three super lovely and interesting guests. It's an amazing episode dreamed up, organized, and conducted by our lovely regular guest