I am finally starting to get back into the swing of things after being away for 2.5 weeks on what I’m calling Meg’s Big Adventure. I went on my longest ever solo road trip and drove from Detroit to New Jersey, where I had a fun weekend with tw...
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11447 Joseph Campau, South Unit,
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Using all natural fibers Switching to GOTS certified organic cotton gauze for our bandanas Working with woman, queer and BIPOC owned suppliers, locally whenever possible Using food waste materials and plant dyes Conserving water and electricity in the studio and dyeing process No wasted fabric in sewing - being creative with fabric waste and strategic in cutting and product development to avoid wastage
Using recycled paper and poly mailers that can be reused and recycled Using paper and cellulose based tape and stickers Our postcards and tissue paper used in shipping are recyclable Using fabric scrap pieces to tie up orders No packing slip added to orders unless requested Offering local pickup to reduce shipping footprint Wood spool return program Walking to the post office instead of driving to deliver packages
Using vinegar and castile soap for cleaning Manufacturing our products in-house reduces shipping impact from transporting goods Purchasing supplies second hand whenever possible (shoutout to Arts & Scraps!) Rags and towels used over paper towels whenever possible Utilizing natural light and reducing electric consumption Studio wide recycling and composting Water bottle refill station instead of plastic bottles Refilling ink on plastic pens instead of getting all new pens
Switching to cotton string for our hang tags Further reducing water use Switching to a thermal printer that doesn’t use ink for shipping labels Utilizing hemp in our collection Growing more of our own dye materials Teaching more about natural dyes and sharing via workshops
Date: Friday August 29th
Time: 2-4pm
Place: Centerline Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St, Center Line, MI
$15 workshop at the Centerline Library. No library card needed! Just call the library to reserve a spot. (586) 758-8274
Date: Thursday July 3rd
Time: 6-9pm
Place: Rosemarine Textiles Studio in Hamtramck
Learn how to create French Seams and sew your own patchwork curtain!
Date: Sunday July 19th
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Place: Rosemarine Textiles Studio in Hamtramck
Learn how to use your sewing machine and make a tote bag!