Diana Uprichard

We’ve had a post-Bonfire lull at DOLLY which has been a welcome opportunity to take some time! Some breathing space to follow my sewing heart and actually follow through on those creative projects that have been lounging in my head for a while. I’ll be showcasing my latest clothing creations at the Selvedge Winter Fair  THIS Sunday 23rd Nov.   My new DOLLY Mixtures collection is where I get to play and use up my cloth stash at the same time. It’s an antedote to my intolerance to waste and...

Saturday 29 Nov 2-4pm   Our Clothes Swaps are a celebration of slowness, sustainability, and the quiet joy of preloved clothing. Whether you bring garments to swap or simply come to browse, we invite you to reflect on how we wear, repair, and share. And this time let's add some festive sparkle!   Our Clothes Swaps are a celebration of slowness, sustainability, and the quiet joy of preloved clothing. Whether you bring garments to swap or simply come to browse, we invite you to reflect on how...

By Diana Uprichard, long-term clothing activist, sewing evangelist, and champion of a slower, saner fashion future Clothes swaps are fun....