Shirt-to-Dirt Helpful Resources

Jul 2, 20233 min read

Biodegradation: What's happening in the soil?

Let's talk about how matter can transform from one object into another! In a nutshell, biodegradation is a process where tiny organisms...

Jun 23, 20236 min read

"Am I an Animal?" - Embracing the Human Animal in All of Us

First, let's get this out in the open... am I an animal? The short answer is... fortunately yes! Biologically, your genetics (aka your...

Jun 15, 20237 min read

SHIRT to DIRT citizen-science experiment FAQ

Your questions about Shirt-to-Dirt, answered! The Shirt-to-Dirt Experiment is taking place from June-August 2023. Learn more about it and...

Apr 16, 20232 min read

What is linen made from? A plant with a biodegrading superpower.

TLDR: Linen is made from the fibers of earth fairy goddesses called flax plants. Have you ever felt the softness and earthy beauty of...

Feb 17, 20232 min read

Where to find sustainable fashion community

Since I started my sustainable fashion brand in 2020, I've learned about all sorts of places where people "meet" online to discuss slow...

Sep 7, 20224 min read

Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact // Environmental Activism and Art!

The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion and Synthetic Fiber Clothing Did you know that microplastic fibers from polyester and nylon...

Sep 3, 20222 min read

Charlie Darwin Textiles: Now in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

In August I moved my home/ Charlie Darwin sewing studio to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Now that I'm all settled in, I'm so excited to start...

Jul 29, 20223 min read

4 Reasons you'll love Charlie Darwin's signature linen fabric...

What makes CHARLIE DARWIN different? A million things! But have you noticed that almost ALL Charlie Darwin garments are made with the...

Mar 30, 20228 min read

How to dye fabric with tea!

Choosing a natural, plant-based dye: When professionally dyeing my natural fiber clothing with pigments from plants, I always lean toward...

Feb 22, 20223 min read

What is the history of Natural Dye? It's weirder than you'd think!