Last night I attended an event where Patrick Grant (aka The Sewing Bee Judge) sat down in conversation with Lizzie Heffer about the crisis of consumption and quality in fashion, how valuing craftsmanship and local manufacturing matters for all our futures and how we might make ourselves happier by rediscovering the joy of living with fewer, better quality things.

Would you agree that less…is more?

Sometimes I recieve items that I can’t forsee how I can ever do anything with…and then sometimes the most amazing stories unfurl…find out what happened when I recieved some old boots that looked like they were doomed…

HOW TO: APPLIQUE PATCHES

If you've been lucky enough to aquire one of my exclusive unique couture applique patches originally from the Manchester Art Gallery Shop, or indeed from the Sustainable Fashion Week Shop, then this is invaluable the information you may need.

You may have also received one of my Star Sequin Applique Patch or a Heart Sequin Applique Patch (on a greetings card) this info is relevant too!

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How to Iron On Applique and Embroidered Patches

Applique / embroidered patches can be attached onto anything you can iron: shirts, jeans, hats, pants, skirts, etc.

Make your backpack or tote unique! With an iron on design (as this is) you can create a new look instantly. It's soooo easy!

Iron on applique / embroidered patch setting instructions:

Step 1: Set your hand iron at the hottest temperature setting. But remember, DO NOT USE STEAM DURING APPLICATION or it won't adhere to the fabric.

Step 2: Place your applique / embroidered patch in the desired position and place a pressing cloth (such as a handkerchief, sheet or pillowcase fabric) over the top.

Step 3: Press the iron on it for three minutes with as much constant pressure as possible. Move iron lightly back and forth to ensure all corners of patch is applied and does not overheat.

Step 4: Turn the garment inside out and repeat steps two and three.

Step 5: Allow the applique patch to cool down for a minimum of five minutes before checking the glue has adhered.

Step 6: Machine or handsew applique in place (please check the info below on how to care for your unique applique and garment so it'll live on and on).

SMALL PRINT:

Heat seal only to polyester/cotton fabrics. Do not apply to rainwear (waterproof), highly elastic, rayon, nylon or tri-acetate fabrics.

Once applied, applique is permanently attached to garment and is washable, dryable and dry cleanable.

We highly recommend sewing the patch in place. However if unable to sew patches on, please only hand wash garments.

For machine washing, wash on a low heat and turn garment inside-out before washing and drip drying - avoid tumble drying.

FILM: How it all began

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