Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear: From Seed To Style The Sustainable Way (Paperback)
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"This is everything I could ask for in a book! Gardening tips, recipes, dyeing instructions and sewing patterns all in one book? It can’t get more perfect than this. If you’re interested in being more self-sufficient or learning a new skill, Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear is a great place to start. The recipes are simple but delicious and the sewing patterns are easy for beginners and make beautiful finished objects. Cultivate a greater understanding of the labor that goes into producing everyday materials and take pride in what you create!"--Reviewed by Vanessa
Description
A fully illustrated, practical guide that explains how to follow a sustainable approach to food and fashion
Live sustainably with style – grow fruits and vegetables, cook them, create natural dyes, then make your own clothes with five full-size pattern sheets.
Swap food waste and fast fashion for homegrown produce, delicious vegan dishes, and a contemporary capsule wardrobe with the help of fashion designer, dressmaker, and writer Bella Gonshorovitz.
Focused around five crops (blackberry, nettle, onion, red cabbage and rhubarb) that can be foraged or grown in an allotment, planter, or container, Bella shows you how to embrace a holistic garden-to-garment lifestyle.
From sowing to sewing, Bella guides you with engaging stories, easy-to-follow instructions, step-by-step illustrations, and full-scale pattern sheets.
Whether you’re looking to rethink your lifestyle, embrace slow fashion, try a plant-based diet or simply give grow your own a go, Bella’s friendly, accessible approach to sustainable living will help you get started, create more and waste less.
About the Author
Bella Gonshorovitz is a prizewinning fashion designer. She opened her made-to-measure studio in East London in 2012, creating fine clothes designed for longevity. A long-term vegan, her cooking is inspired by her childhood in Tel Aviv. Growing produce at her allotment has allowed Bella to experiment with different crops in the garden and in the kitchen. She has a clear, engaging vision of how we can live sustainably and shares this with warmth rather than worthiness. She lives in Walthamstow.