#221: Upcycling Secrets – Kat Camfield with Brynn, Emily & Meagan
About this episode
Kat Camfield interviews three Canadian upcyclers about their businesses and the challenges and joys of upcycling textiles.
What are the biggest challenges AND the biggest joys of running a business making products from upcycled textiles? Legendary guest interviewer, Kat Camfield, has rounded up three intensely talented Canadian upcyclers: Brynn from B-Bot Clothing, Emily from Woodbrick and Meagan 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. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Want to learn more about the Me-Made-May challenge? Check out: Ep. #177: Me-Made-May Explained in Under 5 Minutes You can also find the very-optional-but-very-helpful Me-Made-May Workbook. Kat Camfield is a sewing teacher and sewing retreat organiser living in Victoria, Canada. You can follow Kat on Instagram @cooperativekatsews. Hear Kat on previous episodes of CYT: Ep. #196: Eco Printing - Kat Camfield with Carly from Lorelei Textile Design Ep. #200: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe & Kat, Part 1 Ep. #201: Making Check Your Thread - with Zoe…
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