009: Woman Saves World by Making Own Clothes

Sounds melodramatic right? Woman saves world by making her own clothes. Surely dressmaking is just a hobby? But what if the impact of learning to make clothes was not only to produce outfits that fit, flatter and look fabulous but could also save the environment and improve your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you? Wouldn't that be amazing!“I feel like we understand what plastic does to the Earth, but I had no idea what cotton was capable of” – Stacey DooleyWell in this episode I explore how learning this great skill can do just that. I share some scary stats about the fashion industry's impact on both the environment and the people that work in it. I explore the perceived value of the skills of dressmaking and roles dominated by women in the workplace and the changes to our lifestyle that have disconnected us from our creativity and our connection to those around us.And the answer to all the world's woes? Spoiler alert!Yes you guessed it - learning to make your own clothes!Useful Links and Resources: Environmental cost of 'fast fashion' is not sustainable by University of ManchesterExploitation and Sweatshops are at the core of fast fashion - Euro News on Leicester Factory working conditionsFashion and the Environment - British Fashion Council White Paper6 Reasons why sewing benefits your mental health - ThisBlogisNotForYouSewing for Self Care - The Science behind Creativity and Mental Health - Sewing for Victory7 Ways to help garment workers: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jul/09/seven-ways-to-help-garment-workers Stacey Dooley Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOe_M3GutdYMade in Dagenham trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHvz5kBkD0U Connect with me, Jacqui Blakemore:Instagram & Facebook! Support the show