Jul 12, 2010
…re-shop your own frocks….. go thrifty….. non-retail therapy….. swap, barter, borrow (but don’t steal)…..
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shop less
Jul 12, 2010
…kitchen gardens….. farmers markets….. self acceptance….. family….. community….. mindfulness…..
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grow more
Jul 12, 2010
…cradle to cradle….. upcycle….. recycle….. leftovers….. packaging….. peak oil…..
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waste less
Jul 12, 2010
Here is a slightly cheesy ‘how to sew on a button’ video, courtesy of Esquire magazine. Good on them for teaching their readers how to mend their own...
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sewing a button
Jul 12, 2010
do you have a hole in one of your favourite jumpers or wooly pairs of socks?
I recommend using a contrast colour to give this darning technique a...
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darning a hole
My name is Kim Kneipp. I'm a sustainable designer, personal stylist and workshop facilitator. l work in Melbourne, Australia and am known as the Frockerphiliac.
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In a bid to pacify the retail urge and reduce fast-fashion consumption I custom-tailor existing garments to truly flatter the individual form. Bringing fresh perspective and an inspired eye for detail, I shop within existing wardrobes, sharing new style ideas that flatter the figure whilst building confidence and flare. Intrinsic to this quest is the desire to encourage acceptance of one's physical self; to embrace the body we live in today, not the one we hope for tomorrow.
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