History & culture

A trade association of professional tailors that historically regulated training, quality standards, and apprenticeship, common in European cities from the medieval period through the 19th century.

The practice of transforming used fabric, garments, or offcuts into new items of equal or greater value rather than discarding or downcycling them, a core strategy of sustainable fashion.

British sewing pattern designer and author who founded the independent pattern company Tilly and the Buttons in 2011, known for beginner-friendly patterns and a popular sewing blog and YouTube channel.