Do you have a pair of jeans that are beyond repair? I developed this pattern a while back for my just-for-fun instagram Stitch Something and thought it might be a good isolation project for any old denim you have available to you.
The pattern is printable on A4 paper and includes instructions for putting it all together.
I've used buttons for eyes on this whale but you could simply knot a bunch of thread for the eyes too. If you have a sewing machine, great, if not then there's no reason you couldn't hand stitch this guy too.
FREE PATTERN PDF - DENIM WHALE
If you make a whale please show me by tagging me in an instagram post with either @koinoclothing or @stitchsomething
Enjoy!
Amanda.
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KoiNo clothing is made by New Zealand women, for New Zealand women. New Zealand women consist of a myriad of body types, ages, and ethnicities, and because we make for these women, we want to represent this beautiful diversity in our images. This is where you come in; would you, or someone you know be interested in swapping a couple of hours of modeling/photoshoot time (in Hamilton NZ) for some KoiNo goods? If so, I’m keen to hear from you, either send me a dm or contact me at hello@koinoclothing.com. This will be an ongoing model call with no specific dates set as we want to continue representing everyone in everything we create.
Some specifics
Anyone can apply, however application does not equal selection, there are only limited spaces available and selection will be at our discretion.
No modelling experience necessary; most New Zealand women are not models!
The photoshoot will consist of up to 2 hours of styling, fitting, photography, snacks and laughs in the KoiNo Studio. It is a casual photoshoot without hair and makeup provided (come, as you are day-to-day).
Photos from the photoshoot will be used by KoiNo across our digital platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and website/blog.
Payment for model’s time will be made in clothing from the KoiNo range.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Amanda
]]>Are you a fan of challenges or resolutions? I am, and I decided to participate in a slow fashion challenge and extend an invitation for you to do so too.
"Slow Fashion" can sound a bit like a fad, however I believe there are key benefits for the environment, garment workers and consumers within it. Slow fashion is essentially a deliberate choice to buy better quality garments less often, in opposition to fast fashion where clothes are almost considered disposable. I will go more into slow fashion and KoiNo's position and beliefs towards it in future posts but thought I'd start the year with this slow fashion challenge.
You may have heard of slow fashion challenges before, such as a capsule wardrobes or the 10x10 challenge (10 items, for 10 outfits over 10 days) or the 30 wears challenge, this is the one I am partaking in and encourage you to consider doing so too, it's an easy step in the direction of a more sustainable wardrobe.
This year I am going to track my wearing of this dress and aim to wear it at least 30 times this year (then continue to wear it beyond 2019 too). It's my most worn style from the KoiNo collection (The 3 dress in XL) and I made it in the new Cinnamon colour for this challenge, I already have this style in black and wear it A LOT, and have been for nearly 2 years. You may have heard of the #30wearschallenge before, you can read more about the inspiration behind this challenge here.
You don't have to complete this challenge with a new garment, you might consider wearing something that you already own, perhaps something you already wear and love or something you've only worn a handful of times, either way, aim to wear it at least 30 times, you could track the progress through photos or simply a tally chart, or not even track the progress, it doesn't matter.
Hopefully by completing this challenge I will think more carefully about the garments I let into my wardrobe, asking myself the question "will I wear this 30 times" before letting it in.
You can follow along on my version of the 30 wears challenge on my instagram stories where I will post each wear of the dress this year.
xo Amanda
]]>I'm excited to announce that you can find us at various locations this summer. You can come along and see the KoiNo range in person, along with some in-person exclusive styles and colours, and sale items such as discontinued colours and samples.
I hope to see you at one of the following locations this summer. I will keep this updated and may be adding more dates and locations, watch this space.
I hope I get to see you in person. If you come along to one of the in person events, please to pop in and say hi!
Amanda
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