Meet Your Maker: DIY Couture
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Some you may be familiar with the euphoric sense of accomplishment (and sometimes frustration!) of making your very own garment. For those of you who aren’t, now is the time to get that dusty sewing machine out and feel the joy of creating. DIY couture is a London-based fashion label that encourages consumers to be co-creators. Inspired by the lack of affordable ethical clothing and over-complexity of traditional sewing patterns, DIYC (who you might also remember back in Issue 6 of Peppermint!) was born. Many designers would be outraged at the idea of sharing their designs with easy step by step instructions; however founder Rosie Martin is doing just that. Rosie tells us about her motivations, life in London and her exciting new book which is set to revolutionise the way we consume fashion. (more…)
