As a sewist who has made my own clothes since i was 10 years old i can attest that natural fibers are also the most beautiful have the best drape and hand, integrate the best as a membrane between your skin and the air, releases scent with the gentlest washing, and lasts the longest while holding its shape.
It's quite a lot easier than you think 1. Learn how to distinguish organic fibers- synthetics melt instead of burning when exposed to a match flame 2. Learn to upcycle. They're are millions of piles of discarded NEW clothes from the wasteful fashion industry. Buy used and combine with fanrics to re-use existing fabrics 3. Read in the library about how quality, long-lasting clothes are made so you can spend the extra on clothes that will last 4. Buy men's clothes. Women's clothes are generally poorly constructed to wear out faster on purpose.
with 60% of manufactured clothing now containing plastic microfibers, this is getting harder and harder to do. 😞 even if you want to sew your own, the fabrics and thread are already contaminated with chemicals. 😡
Just can't aford it! I always loved natural fibers, but nowadays I am forced to buy the cheapest. And I'm not talking only about clothes, but about everything. It was very hard at first, because I really love nature, but the hardest thing was understanding that most of humanity is in the same position. Organic is still a privilige of a few.
Buongiorno, sono autoditdatta stilista di moda per bambini e signore mamma, voglio comprare tessuti naturali dall'India, attendo risposta. Scrivo dal Trentino Italia.
"Don't be concerned about the outward beauty ! Be beautiful inside, in your heart , with the lasting charm of a just and quiet spirit - which is so precious to GOD !"
