04/05/2026
Hey guys,
I’ve had a lot of people asking if I’ll be doing my clothing shop at festivals and markets this year.
The truth is, I’ve become quite disheartened and sad about sustainable clothing. Last year, I saw so many small businesses at markets and festivals claiming their clothing was “sustainable” or “ethically made,” when in reality a lot of it was just fast fashion being greenwashed using those words to make sales.
Not all of them — but a lot.
Buying mass-produced clothing from India and adding your own label, buying items from high street shops and modifying them slightly, or even reselling things from places like Temu as “sustainable” — this is all greenwashing and misleading people.
As a consumer, it’s your responsibility to find out where your clothing really comes from. If you truly care about sustainability, ask questions and do your research. Don’t just believe everything you’re told.
Do the items really look like they’re made locally, like the website claims?
Is there a genuine backstory behind the clothing?
Does the story actually match the product?
Ask questions.
I wish my fellow artists the best of luck this year with your creations, and I hope posts like this help the real artisan makers. ❤️
So what’s next for me?
I’ve been a seamstress for 15 or 16 years, and during that time I’ve worked on all sorts of creative projects around the world. I’m definitely going to continue sewing my way through life — but now I’m super EXCITED to have moved into creating canopies for festivals and more. 🤩💃
I will still be taking custom clothing orders, so feel free to contact me via my page, Pixies Sustainable Clothing.
