Hooked on yarn and stitching up a slow fashion revolution.  

Problem

To combat the growing issue of the fast fashion industry that has devastating working conditions and environmental impacts. 

Solution

I am on a mission to make Slow Fashion fashionable and affordable by using sustainable materials and natural fibres, for a long-term approach to reducing waste with thoughtful purchases and eco-conscious gift giving.  

At Sarah Lou Crafts I am able to offer competitive prices by buying bulk yarns and material wholesale and by having low overheads with no production factory, workers or retail outlets. 

Opportunity

The majority of my customers are women who are eco-conscious and looking for quality handmade garments and timeless capsule wardrobe attire. However all of my items are gender neutral and fit a range of sizes from children to adults.  

Model

I sell online at SarahLouCrafts.co.uk and am looking for wholesale opportunities as stockists in bricks & mortar gift shops plus networking for increased exposure online. 

Additional Facts.

According to Earth.org an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste is produced every year. The textile industry produces 10% of global carbon emissions. Working conditions are dangerous and inhumane as sales and profits supersede human welfare. 

The slow fashion movement is working to change buyer mindsets and educate on the impacts of the fashion industry. We advocate for manufacturing that respects people, wildlife and the environment. 

My garments are made to last and are timeless designs that compliment capsule wardrobes so you buy and waste less. I encourage items to be passed on if no longer wanted either sold second-hand or donated to charity retail shops to be repurchased and reused. 

I use sustainable materials such as British wool, recycled polyester, eco cotton and cork fabrics plus FSC approved paper. 

All my packing is re-used & recycled cardboard, unbleached recyclable tissue paper and paper tape. Although I reuse packaging, this in no way reflects the quality of your lovingly handmade purchase that I carefully wrap in biodegradable tissue paper. I hope that you don’t mind but if you do, please put a note with your order and I will use new boxes when requested. 

I am also going to start buying thrifted jumpers, blankets & other garments from charity shops to unravel and rewind into new skeins of yarn to reuse the yarn for making new slow fashion items. 

I am also researching how I can offer a buy-back scheme to be able to repurpose yarns for other projects. 

Green Skills for Small Business

In November 2023 I completed a 6 week training programme run by Small Business Britain and Oxford Brookes Business School learning how to develop and implement sustainability into my business.

Then in September & October 2024 I completed another 6 week training programme run by Small Business Britain and BT that provided vital training on new and exciting topics, helping us to understand the incredible growth opportunities that being a sustainable small business can bring.