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Showing posts with label ethical. Show all posts

Monday, 14 November 2016

Grab Your Gorgeous Mystery Sewing Boxes This Christmas

Grab Your Gorgeous Mystery Sewing Boxes This Christmas

I LOVE to surprise my family and friends at Christmas with something a little different. So when we launched these Mystery Sewing Boxes last year, I really shouldn’t have been surprised that they were an absolute hit and sold out in the first two weeks! This year I’ve had even MORE fun putting our boxes together – and I can’t wait for you to discover what’s inside!

Mystery Sewing Box

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Friday, 20 May 2016

Guide To Second Hand Shopping And Hidden Gems

Guide To Second Hand Shopping And Hidden Gems

Here’s a little secret – I don’t enjoy shopping. I get fed up with the lack of transparency on our high streets and it really is a minefield of ethical concerns. I spend the entire time looking through fabric labels and checking the fibre content to at least gauge if the raw materials are ecofriendly – it’s a bore. Plus, with fast fashion at an all time high, I hate the thought of wearing the…

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Friday, 13 May 2016

Can You Flush Tampons? No! Use A Fab Little Bag

Can You Flush Tampons? No! Use A Fab Little Bag

Do you know how much environmental damage flushing tampons down the toilet actually does? Meet my inspiring entrepreneur friend, Martha. She founded her company FabLitteBags, and her idea is so amazing you’ll think, “Ah! I wish I’d thought of that!” I won’t spoil the surprise… here’s Martha to explain her ingenious eco idea.

can you flush tampons

As we are celebrating Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary, a more modern…

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Tuesday, 19 April 2016

#IMadeMyClothes Competition & Our Fashion Revolution 2016 Plans

#IMadeMyClothes Competition & Our Fashion Revolution 2016 Plans

It’s that Fashion Revolution time of year again! What are you doing for it? Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years (aka no Twitter) I’m sure you’ll have come across the hashtag #WhoMadeMyClothes? But, do you know what it’s for?

Fashion Revolution 2016

[Tweet “Did You Make Your Clothes? – @OffsetWarehouse @Fash_Rev”]

Fashion Revolution Day occurs every year on the 24th April coinciding with…

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Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Back In Stock Eco Fabrics & Swatches!

Back In Stock Eco Fabrics & Swatches!

360-RPetSatin-OTR-3-WEB

360-RPetSatin-OTR-4-WEB
Recycled Polyester Satin

(Buy 3 metres for 17% off)
Stunning, heavyweight satin fabric made of 100% recycled polyester (RPet). In a gorgeous creamy ecru colour, this fabric truly glows.

276-002-OTR-2WEB 276-002-OTR-3WEB

Light Blue Handwoven Crossweave

(Buy 3 metres for 21% off)
Sourced from a small weaving village in Northern Thailand, this fabric is woven entirely by hand. It’s a gorgeous, soft fabric and the subtle, tonal…

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Friday, 15 January 2016

Offset Warehouse Eco Fabric Update: White Fair Trade Silks Back In Stock

Offset Warehouse Eco Fabric Update: White Fair Trade Silks Back In Stock

Our Off-White Peace Silk Taffeta and White Silk Organza are back in stock! Off-White Fair Trade Peace Silk Taffeta

This stunning Off White Peace Silk Taffeta is made entirely by hand in our Fair Trade certified weaving facility in Cambodia. The workers are provided training and have clean and safe working environment, and are all paid a fair wage for their work. Unlike traditional silk…

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Thursday, 14 January 2016

How To Create A Rainbow With Natural Dyeing

How To Create A Rainbow With Natural Dyeing

So often people associate natural dyeing with a bland range of muted colours, but natural dyeing enthusiast, Charly Jansson, is here to put that myth to bed!

[Tweet “How to create A #rainbow with #naturaldyeing with @charlyjansson”]

Charly Jansson

Throughout my final major project at university, I completely engrossed myself in natural dyeing. The whole process, from using natural produce,…

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Thursday, 10 December 2015

12,000 Orphans are not just for Christmas

12,000 Orphans are not just for Christmas

This festive season we are proud to be supporting the incredible charity, StreetInvest, and their work with street children around the world.

StreetInvest are a Twickenham-based charity that helps street children by putting trustworthy adults back into their lives. StreetInvest train Street Workers to help to protect these children. Their job is to show the children living on the streets that…

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Sunday, 6 December 2015

Day Six Of The Big 12-Day Winter Giveaway

Day Six Of The Big 12-Day Winter Giveaway

Hoity-Toity- Organic Children’s Hand Muff & Voucher The sixth in our 12-day Big Winter Giveaway line-up is this beautiful, organic children’s hand muff from Hoity-Toity Childrenswear & a voucher to spend in their shop. HOW TO WIN IT: Head over to our Facebook page to enter. Share and comment on the Big Winter Giveaway post featuring this chic hand warmer!AW4

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Saturday, 5 December 2015

Day Five of The Big 12-Day Winter Giveaway

Day Five of The Big 12-Day Winter Giveaway

An Amazing Set Of Recycled Candles from the Recycled Candle Company! It’s the fifth day of our 12-day Big Winter Giveaway and today you have the chance to win a unique set of candles from The Recycled Candle Company! Big Winter Giveaway Offset Warehouse HOW TO WIN IT: Head over to our Facebook page to enter. Share and comment on the Big Winter Giveaway post featuring the candles. The recycled candle company are giving away one…

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Friday, 4 December 2015

Day Four of The Big 12-Day Winter Giveaway

Day Four of The Big 12-Day Winter Giveaway

Choose Your Favourite White T-Shirt Company Organic Cotton T-Shirt! For the fourth prize in our Big Winter Giveaway line-up, The White T-Shirt Company are offering up any, Yes ANY organic T-shirt from their range! HOW TO WIN IT: Head over to our Facebook page to enter. Share and comment on the Big Winter Giveaway post featuring their stylish organic t-shirts! White T-Shirt Co T-Shirt classic wardrobe staples

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Saturday, 1 August 2015

Frankie's Zero Waste Skirt Tutorial

Frankie’s Zero Waste Skirt Tutorial

We haven’t heard from zero waste extraordinaire Frankie Campbell in a little while. She’s been a busy bee working on a new, exciting collection! Hopefully we’ll see more of that in the coming months, but for now, here she is with a fabulous zero waste skirt for you to sink your teeth into.

[Tweet “Can’t wait to have a go at your #zerowaste #skirt @frankicampbell!”]

Zero waste skirt!

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Thursday, 22 August 2013

Our top tulip picks inspired by our #FabricOfTheWeek, the...





Our top tulip picks inspired by our #FabricOfTheWeek, the Tyulipa Hand Block Printed Fabric (http://buff.ly/18KbWZU), we picked four of our favourite eco friendly tulip products from other small ethical businesses to share with you: 1. Eco Friendly Tulip Flower Art Print by Showler and Showler http://buff.ly/18KbXgk 2. Organics for Kids 100% Organic Tunic and Knickers http://buff.ly/18KbXgo 3. Pikku’s Eco Friendly Tuulip Pillow http://buff.ly/18KbXgq 4. Ginny Reynders Reclaimed Silver Tulip Necklace http://buff.ly/18KbWZY Have a tulip fav we missed? Post a link below and share the love! x

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Wednesday, 21 August 2013

Tuesday, 20 August 2013

We like to get a bit thematic with our posts when the...





We like to get a bit thematic with our posts when the #FabricOfTheWeek so inspires. And with the last days (weeks?! ) of summer sun with us, we thought we’d share this lovely and simple recipe with you, sure to impress your various guests! Ingredients: 4 tulip blossoms, stamens and pistils removed 4 large or 12 small scoops of ice cream 1 pint (16 fl oz) fresh berries Several tablespoons tulip syrup (http://on-msn.com/16FSobz) Method: Prop each tulip in a container that will help it stand upright, such as an eggcup or champagne flute. Place 1 large scoop (or 3 small scoops) ice cream in each tulip. Drizzle a little tulip syrup over each and place a few fresh berries on the top. Serve immediately. Inspired by: Tyulipa Hand Block Printed Fabric http://buff.ly/14gh8Bb 10% OFF the first 5 metres with discount code TYULIPA (must be logged in for code to work!)

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Monday, 19 August 2013

What would you make with this week’s #FabricOfTheWeek, the...





What would you make with this week’s #FabricOfTheWeek, the Terrific Tyulipa Hand Block Printed Fabric? (http://buff.ly/14gh8Bb ) 10% OFF the first 5 metres with discount code TYULIPA (must be logged in for code to work!) Follow us on Twitter for additional discounts, events and promotions! http://buff.ly/13nttbQ

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Thursday, 15 August 2013

Monday, 12 August 2013

LAST OF IT’S KIND: What would you make with the last 5...





LAST OF IT’S KIND: What would you make with the last 5 metres of this week’s #FabricOfTheWeek: The Leaf Wax Print (http://buff.ly/13S1qj7)?

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