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Origins of the Bog Coat: A Garment Built to Last

Origins of the Bog Coat: A Garment Built to Last

The “bog coat” (also called a bog jacket or blanket-coat style) refers to a garment built from simple geometric construction, not from complex pattern pieces. Its appeal lies in minimal...

Origins of the Bog Coat: A Garment Built to Last

The “bog coat” (also called a bog jacket or blanket-coat style) refers to a garment built from simple geometric construction, not from complex pattern pieces. Its appeal lies in minimal...

Unraveling the Thread: Tackling Textile Waste in Canada

Démêler le fil : lutter contre les déchets text...

Dans un contexte de mode éphémère et de tendances de consommation rapides, les déchets textiles sont devenus un défi environnemental mondial, le Canada ne faisant pas exception. L’impact de ce...

Démêler le fil : lutter contre les déchets text...

Dans un contexte de mode éphémère et de tendances de consommation rapides, les déchets textiles sont devenus un défi environnemental mondial, le Canada ne faisant pas exception. L’impact de ce...

Stitched Through Time: A Brief History of Sashiko

Stitched Through Time: A Brief History of Sashiko

At Stitch & Salvage, I see sashiko not just as a mending technique but as a thread connecting generations. Born out of necessity in rural Japan, sashiko has evolved into...

Stitched Through Time: A Brief History of Sashiko

At Stitch & Salvage, I see sashiko not just as a mending technique but as a thread connecting generations. Born out of necessity in rural Japan, sashiko has evolved into...

Make do and Mend: A Beginner's Guide to DIY Sashiko

A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Sashiko

Whether you're repairing a tear, reinforcing weak fabric, or simply adding a touch of handcrafted beauty, sashiko stitches tell a story of care and craftsmanship. In this tutorial, I’ll walk...

A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Sashiko

Whether you're repairing a tear, reinforcing weak fabric, or simply adding a touch of handcrafted beauty, sashiko stitches tell a story of care and craftsmanship. In this tutorial, I’ll walk...