#225: Destashing Online with Caroline from Destasher
5/11/202644 min
There are lots of online marketplaces out there through which you can sell or give away your unwanted crafting materials, but they all have their drawbacks. Destasher is a new UK -based platform JUST for sewists and yarn crafters wanting to buy, sell, giveaway or claim materials and supplies within the maker community. Its creator, Caroline, tells me what makes Destasher such a great option for those of us trying to make more sustainably and affordably.
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Makers’ accounts that Caroline is inspired by:
She's just so fun and inventive. And I really loved her YouTube video where she talks about sewing being a form of rebellion.
Creates gorgeous jackets from old sleeping bags, blankets, and pre-owned materials, also offers the Boxy Jacket pattern.
Revolutionising children's fashion by recycling fabrics to create gorgeous gender neutral clothing as unique and fun as little ones.
Sustainable sewing and creative workshops for all ages in Walthamstow.
Handmade, one-of-a kind garments, all made by Nancy in Suffolk from vintage and rescued fabrics that have had a previous life.
Specialising in making bags and accessories using vintage fabrics.
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First 90 secondsZoe Edwards· Host0:00
We're always talking on this podcast about going through your fabric stash and clearing out what you know you're not gonna use. There are a ton of established online platforms through which to then sell or give away your unwanted materials, but they all have their drawbacks. Destasher is a new UK-based platform that was launched a couple of months ago that is specifically for makers wanting to buy, sell, give away, or claim sewing and yarn craft supplies within the maker community. In this episode, its creator, Caroline, tells me what makes Destasher such a great option for those of us who are trying to make more sustainably and affordably. So stick around a few minutes and you'll hear if it's for you or not. 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, which is still going on now. 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. Hello, lovely listener. How are you doing? I have got really stinking, stinking hay fever at the moment, which is why my voice probably sounds a little bit weird. But anyway, thanks for choosing to listen to this episode. It is a natural follow-on from last week's episode, which was about sewing when you're skint. And I've had some great feedback about that episode, including a couple of bits I'd like to share with you.