5 Important Questions about Building a Local Fibershed
Fibershed & Community took place in Keene, NH on May 22nd. What were some topics covered? Read on.
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Mary Ewell
- May 17, 2022
- 4 min
Swap Leftovers?
Upcycling doesn't have to mean taking clothing all part in pieces. Sometimes it can be as easy as taking in side seams!
Mary Ewell
- May 3, 2022
- 4 min
Got Regional Fibersheds?
The Northern New England Region is home to several Fibersheds. Let's meet three working in NH, VT, and MA to further regional fiber.
Mary Ewell
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
Katie's Unique Solution for Farm to Skein Fleece
A regional yarn wholesaler is now selling online. Learn about Katie Sullivan and her New England yarns! Many farmers don't have the time...
Nichole Bainer
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
To Do or Not To Do - Laundry & Natural Fibers
Worried about washing your natural fibers. Read on as Nicole from Modern Saint Living shares her tips for success.
Mary Ewell
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
The Launch has a Location
I'm launching my challenge in April. So rather than a regular full length blog, I will mix blog posts with updates to local events and...
Mary Ewell
- Feb 7, 2022
- 3 min
Last Mile Delivery Dilemma
Local economy and e-commerce, can both add up to be eco-friendly ways to shop?
Mary Ewell
- Jan 28, 2022
- 3 min
The Details - The Challenge
I'm challenging myself to wear only locally grown, milled, and created clothing for one year. I have to make a few exceptions - read on.
Mary Ewell
- Jan 18, 2022
- 3 min
Let's Revisit: My Challenge & Mission
What's the challenge and how will I move forward to achieve success? Read on.
Mary Ewell
- Jan 12, 2022
- 6 min
Small but Mighty Local Socks
When I started my locally dressed journey, I feared that everything I would wear would be handmade - but my local region offers comfy...
Mary Ewell
- Jan 4, 2022
- 3 min
Wool meets Flax (on a skirt)
What happens when you can't keep a crocheted wool skirt up? Flax to the rescue.
Mary Ewell
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
Becoming a Fashion Creator
Creating fashions when new to stitches and techniques can be a challenge but YouTube and great creators have created content to help.
Mary Ewell
- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
Let's Talk Local
The word local means different things to different people. How can local mean locally grown and processed when speaking about clothing?
Mary Ewell
- Nov 3, 2021
- 4 min
What's A Climate Shadow?
Clothing takes a toll on the global climate and environment. Ever wondered how your climate action work impacts your community compared...
Mary Ewell
- Oct 22, 2021
- 4 min
Secondhand Clothing - Online & Thrift Pt. 2
A second week focusing on secondhand fashion and the rise of thrift in the US.
Mary Ewell
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
Second-hand Clothing - Online & Thrift Store
Let's talk #thrifting, sustainability, and equity. In this two-part series, I will ask questions and provide data when available....
Mary Ewell
- Sep 15, 2021
- 5 min
Visible Mending - Anyone can do it
Author tries her hand at the visual mending with a pair of her husband's jeans using the Sashiko method.
Mary Ewell
- Sep 6, 2021
- 4 min
Fast Fashion Q&A
Fast fashion Q&A is a short run-through of basic questions around fast fashion and why I am seeking more locally sourced clothing.
Mary Ewell
- Aug 22, 2021
- 5 min
The First Simple Hat
Introduction to a knitting machine and creating a totally local beanie. Several weeks ago Hailey Mackey and I met to discuss her knitting...
Mary Ewell
- Aug 4, 2021
- 4 min
Flax, Wool and an Actual Fiber Shed
Locally Dressed visits Aker Farm in Enfield, NH to learn about flax processing.
Mary Ewell
- Jul 19, 2021
- 5 min
Bottlenecks in US Fiber Systems
Fiber processing in the US is limited. Where are bottlenecks and what are possible solutions pulled from the Buy Local movement.
Mary Ewell
- Jul 5, 2021
- 6 min
Notes from a Shearing in rural NH
Mary from Locally Dressed attends a shearing at a nearby farm and sees the relationships between people and animals.
Mary Ewell
- Jun 21, 2021
- 5 min
Composting Clothing (& Recycling when you can't)
Albert Diemand of Elm City Composting Initiative joins Locally Dressed to talk about composting clothing.
Mary Ewell
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min
What's a Fibershed anyway?
Have you heard the term Fibershed? If not, read up on the basics here and find links to who are creating Fibersheds nationally.
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