materials
sew for good
Sew for Good are Melbourne-based suppliers of GOTS certified organic cotton thread and elastic.
I chose 100% cotton thread and elastic to ensure that the composition and lifespan of fabric and notions are compatible. If for some inexplicable reason in 50 years time the garment is no longer wanted, all components are 100% biodegradable.
next state print
Next State Print is an Ethical Clothing Australia accredited, Melbourne-based digital printer of quality fabrics.
Next State use eco-friendly printing techniques, and all megsmithmakes garments are printed on a cotton/linen blend which holds OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (11-29208) Certification. The fabric also performs to 35000 revs on the Martindale Test (a measure of the durability of a fabric) which means it's very durable indeed.
hero packaging
HERO Packaging is a BCorp certified packaging company based in Sydney.
All megsmithmakes garments are shipped in their FSC-certified 100% recycled paper (post-consumer used), compostable and kerbside-recyclable Kraft brown paper mailers, and sealed with their 100% compostable water-activated brown tape.
Also featured in this picture is my beautiful Woodruff and Co. stamp, made right here in Melbourne.
mary maker studio
Mary Maker Studio is a supplier of high-quality, fair trade fibre products based in Kiama, NSW.
The tatty ribbon trims used in megsmithmakes tote bags contains Mary
Maker's glorious hand-dyed, fair-trade, 100% recycled cotton ribbon. The ribbon is very reasonably priced and comes in a dazzlingly beautiful array of colours. I encourage you to visit their site and get your craft on!
potter & co.
Potter & co. are a family-run textile supply business based in Perth.
The linens used in megsmithmakes garments and clutches are sourced from Potter & co. The linen mills and dyes used for Potter & co. linens are all Oeko-Tex 100 standard certified, and are buttery soft with a gorgeous drape. If you are a home-sewist, I encourage you to visit their online store to browse their beautiful ranges of fabrics for your next sewing project.
the remnant warehouse
The Remnant Warehouse is a fabulous family-run fabric business based in
Sydney.
As the name suggests, the majority of the stock is designer remnant or "deadstock" fabric that would otherwise have gone to waste. I buy my 100% cotton crochet trims from The Remnant Warehouse (rather than new) and am happy to be able to save these lovely trims from landfill!
circular factory
Circular Factory is a godsend!
The wonderful initiative of circular fashion pioneer Courtney Holm, Circular Factory sources and sells unique raw materials for sustainable manufacturing - including the VERY hard to find biodegradable interfacing I use in my garments. If you are looking for all the bits and bobs to help make your garments more sustainable and circular, then I strongly suggest you head to the Circular Factory website.