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Blog posts about anything and everything to do with designing, making, choosing, buying, and looking after beautiful handmade knitwear and bespoke gifts

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sustainability Susan Holton sustainability Susan Holton

Sustainability and fast fashion: thoughts on the lifecycle of a cotton T shirt

Sustainability and fast fashion: Vivienne Westwood said "Buy less, choose well, make it last. Quality not quantity." How does mass produced fashion impact our planet? When we understand this, we can begin to restore a healthy, sustainable environment. This blog post discusses the lifecycle of a cotton T shirt, sustainability, and how fast fashion impacts our planet. #sustainability #fastfashion #knitwear #slowfashion www.susanholtonknitwear.com

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news Susan Holton news Susan Holton

East Molesey handmade women's knitwear suits Theo Paphitis

Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis gave my handmade women's knitwear a Twitter Boost when I was selected as one of his #SBS (Small Business Sunday) winners. Last month my local magazine featured my knitwear under the title ‘jumper for joy’ - great title! #womensknitwear #Surrey #knitwear #handmade www.susanholtonknitwear.com

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'how to' guides Susan Holton 'how to' guides Susan Holton

How to choose and buy knitwear (online) which will actually fit you

Buying online gives you access to all the knitwear in the world from your keyboard, in every size and colour. But you can't try it on before you buy, so it's especially important to know your real measurements. So here is how to measure, choose and buy the right size clothes when you are shopping online. So you get the right size. First time. #measuring #sizing www.susanholtonknitwear.com

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