Running with Scissors

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Are your “ruined” clothes actually worth more!? 😳 Welcome to RabbitHole, the series where we jump headfirst into the curious origins of the things we think we know - starting with the world of visible mending 🕳️🐇 From ancient Egyptian garments stitched with coloured thread to the works of @bridgetharvey and @celiapym, visible mending has always been part of everyday life. @lea.ogunlami takes us from ancient mending to luxury brands selling pre-destroyed clothes, breaking down how today’s disposable culture might be one of the biggest scams in modern fashion. Watch the full episode with Lea and special guest @ellen_poppy on our YouTube channel, V&A Up Next ⏭️ Link in bio 🔗

Happy 2026! May your Scissors stay sharp and your needles keep their points

Wise words

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used 46 skeins of DMC 121 at 8 meters apiece which means there's about 368 meters of thread in this jacket. maybe a little closer to 350 with 5% wastage of end knotting and weaving in but that's still a stupid amount of thread #sewing #diyfashion #fashiondesign #handmadeclothing #sewingtutorial #howtosew #handmade #sewingdiy #fashiondesigner #sustainablefashion #handstitching #handembroidered #embroidery #sashiko sorry guys I feel like that's way more hashtags than usual I just worked really hard on this so I want people to see it

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Are there things in your wardrobe that you don't wear because they're missing a button, need a new zip, too long or too short? We can help with all alterations and running repairs. Pop us a message at Running with Scissors. We're in the 'hood.

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I absolutely love to upcycle clothes because it gives your old clothes a new life and that’s just beautiful 🥰 The next time you go thrifting just think about all the possibilities and get creative, it’s so fun! ✨ So if you are looking for inspiration I love to show you some fun little projects 🫶🏽 #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewingproject #upcycling #thriftflip #sewinginspiration #instagramreels

Happy new year! I hope 2024 is the year when all your seams are straight, zips don't break and nobody uses your sewing scissors to cut cardboard 🎇