I stumbled across this site at the weekend when I was looking for something to sew by. There seems to be a dearth of good programmes to listen to on R4, R4 Extra and podcasts at the moment.  She has loads of experience, lives in Ireland, so is lovely to listen to, and has a wealth of knowledge. More importantly I can't be tempted by some of the shops she mentions for fabrics.
I particularly like how she describes in detail amendments she's made to make the garment fit and I can learn about the Irish sewing community. Some of her vlogs are with a fabric shop owner pal.

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Is recycled thread the future?
I have too many threads to consider changing at the moment, but this article looks interesting.
Unfortunately there isn't anything about the longevity - washing and wear.
Has anyone used recycled thread?
One thing's for sure, old thread brought from a charity shop is only useful for tacking. 

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Do you have things you’ve made, don’t wear but can’t bring yourself to get rid? I happened on this today
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-eY2gfmYmao
https://buttonandpip.com/2019/07/20/me-made-swap-shop
You get credits for a raffle if you don’t want to swap.

All proceeds to Pancreatic Cancer UK.
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And other outlets probably,  until 22 September "until stocks last".
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Have been released here
Some interesting designs. M8003 and M8006 could have been in one envelope, seeing as they have been styled together. Butterick did that a couple of years ago I remember. So annoying.
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It may be on at other outlets too.

https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/burda?mc_cid=945def0e32&mc_eid=9419f42646
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Till 17 March at Jaycotts and other participating pattern outlets, I'm sure.
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I look forward to listening to this podcast weekly. Most of the episodes are interesting. This week's episode is especially good. Ever heard of a seam stick?  Needle board? But also talks about handstitching, so has wide appeal I think.
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