About this episode

Caroline discusses Destasher, a new platform for sewists and yarn crafters to buy, sell, and give away crafting materials sustainably.

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. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Check out and sign up to the Destasher website and follow them on Instagram @destasher_uk.  Makers’ accounts that Caroline is inspired by: @madebysjp @afrayedupcycling She's just so fun and inventive. And I really loved her YouTube video where she talks about sewing being a form of rebellion. @_lostfabric Creates gorgeous jackets from old sleeping bags, blankets, and pre-owned materials, also offers the Boxy Jacket pattern. @sleepyrabbitdesigns Revolutionising children's fashion by recycling fabrics to create gorgeous gender neutral clothing as unique and fun as little ones. @oneofsixdesign Sustainable sewing and creative workshops for all ages in Walthamstow. @littlebrowndogvintage…

People in this episode

Host: Zoe Edwards

Guest: Caroline

Topics covered

• sustainable sewing
• crafting materials
• online marketplaces
• community sharing
• affordable crafting

Keywords

• Destasher
• sustainable crafting
• sewing
• yarn
• online marketplace
• craft materials
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Destasher, Patreon, Instagram

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