To make things easier, we’ve decided to put everything that we get our hands on during 3things’ Exchange for Change in one central place – the info hub.
Come back here regularly during October to see who’s writing about what related to the fashion industry, what new videos we’re featuring, the DIY tip of the week, as well as a few other odds and ends to help you make your life that little bit more fashionable.
Online Video Series
Clothes that Care
Hear from ethical fashion designer Kelly Elkin in Clothes that Care, as she talks about sweat shops, the environment and the growing ethical fashion movement.
Swap til you Drop
Get a preview of National Swap Day by watching this film about The Clothing Exchange and the benefits of swapping rather than shopping, courtesy of Fringe Lane.
DIY Tip of the Week
The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are in bloom, yep, Summer is getting closer! While most of us want to run outside and immediately embrace this beautiful thing called sunshine after months of dreary weather, the common conundrum is what to wear? Wearing jeans to the beach just doesn’t feel right. So this week we’re going to learn how to evolve some of our old jeans into funky shorts for summer. Check out this great video from DIY Life- this method uses a sewing machine, however if you’re after the frayed look, just pull a few threads from each leg bottom rather than hemming. Enjoy!
Blogs
- 3things’ resident blogger Emily, ‘Gets Ready for Eco-Fashion Month’.
- In response to London fashion week, Jenny Purt from The Guardian asks, ‘What steps could the industry take to make itself more sustainable?’
- 3things’ intern Lucy probes the common question, ‘Where did you get that top?’
Workshops
Have you had to let go of your emotional attachment to an awesome outfit in Vinnies due to it being 3 sizes too big? Have you ever thought: ‘If only I knew how to sew, I could buy those amazing pants that were made for someone much taller than me.’ Well, it’s time to say au revoir to those worries! Throughout 3things’ Exchange for Change, we’re encouraging everyone to stop wishing and start doing, by hooking you up with the best sewing workshops and courses around the country, so you can start re-vamping those clothes at the bottom of your wardrobe.
NSW
Summer Hill Sewing Emporium- www.sewingemporium.com.au
Sewing & Design Studio- www.sewinganddesignstudio.com.au
VIC
The Social Studio- www.thesocialstudio.org
The Sewing Room- www.thesewingroom.com.au
Alchemy Fashion- www.alchemyfashion.com.au
Dragana Edwards- www.dragana.com.au
QLD
Sewco- www.sewcosewingandpatchwork.com
Sewing Intuition- www.sewingintuition.com.au
Margaret Adam Sewing School- www.margaretadamsewing.com.au
SA
Designer Stitch- www.designerstitch.com.au
WA
Miss Mary Sewing Classes- www.missmary.com.au
TAS
Additional Resources
Labour Rights
Do you have a burning question about the ongoings in the fashion industry? Questions like- How can I shop for clothes ethically in Australia? How do I find out what companies are ethical? What is fair trade? As a designer, how can I ensure that labour rights are being addressed by my suppliers? Get all of your questions answered by Oxfam here or download the pdf version.
