Saving textiles from landfill

I'm Sarah Richards and I’ve been sewing since I can remember. I love sewing with vintage fabrics to create an individual look. I studied Fashion Design for four years at the London College of Fashion then onto a career working in the Fashion Retail industry as a Junior Buyer and EA.

My blog is named after the the street my nan and grandad lived on for 60 years. Olive Road London was a vintage fabric shop which sadly closed in 2024. I'm focusing on clothes repair workshops as part of Fast Fashion Therapy.

The Great British Sewing judge, Patrick Grant, claimed up to 30% of fabric is wasted by those of us who make our own clothes. As makers we strive to reduce waste, fabric swaps are a great way to save textiles from landfill.  Follow my tips on how to organise your own fabric swap.