Seams Fabricated

There's more to colour than meets the eye. How long has humankind dyed our clothing? What are modern dyes made from? And what's up with natural dyes in 2022?  This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast. Instagram @seamsfarbicated

Have you ever wondered what your favourite colour says about your personality? Spoiler alert, not much. Debunking colour psychology myths and exploring the science behind colour meanings in society. Why is blue for boys and pink for girls? Why did the ancient Egyptians wear yellow to mourn the dead? New technology in fashion, will we all be wearing Mood clothing to match our mood rings? How can textiles change colour? So many questions, I have all the answers in this colourful episode.  Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast.  Instagram @seamsfabricated

We all know about animal usage in the fashion industry, but countless animals are lost daily due to the effects of fashion production world wide. In this episode we take a look at cotton faming in the Amazon rainforest, China's rare water mammals and blue-green algae effecting Australia's most essential river. You can find me on instagram @seamsfabricatred  This podcast is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. 

Are you sometimes overwhelmed by sustainable shopping? Do you often feel like it's impossible to live a fully sustainable and ethical lifestyle without going off grid and living in the wilderness? Yeah me too. That's why this week I am myth busting common sustainable clothing misconceptions and sharing some of my own shortcomings in my own quest for a eco friendly lifestyle. Instagram @seamsfabricated  This Podcast is Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcasts. 

In this week’s episode we explore how clothing has gone from a valuable resource to our modern day disposable fashion culture, and how you can better curate your wardrobe (and your life) by applying simple mindfulness techniques inspired by Susie Faux and Marie Condo. Slowly paving our way to a more sustainable future. This podcast is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode we explore the history of body modifications in the name of beauty, including Victorian waistlines and a neck contraption known as "The Father Killer." As we come to the modern era unrealistic and dangerous  beauty standards have once again been normalised effecting physical and mental health. Tune in to the podcast for weekly episodes investigating the not so pretty side of fashion and beauty. You can find this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can find me on Instagram @seamsfabricated.

Why do humans feel the need to fit in? Where do beauty standards come from? In this episode we explore how to let go of harmful beauty standards, learn to love your own body in a healthy way and be unapologetically you.   Listen on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts. Find me on Instagram @seasmfabricated 

Veganism usually incorporates three main values, friendly to the Earth, physically healthy, and ethical towards animals and humans. So does vegan leather stand up to these values? Or is this just another greenwashing tactic?  In this episode we compare real leather with vegan leather and find out what vegan leather is really made from. Podcast available on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, Youtube. Instagram @seamsfabricated

Pikes, Poulaines, Krakows. No matter what you call them, the absurdity is the same. In this episode we look at one of the most impractical shoes to be worn by men and women, and also on the battle field. Did they really tie their shoes to their shins? What kind of injuries were sustained from this fashion statement? Listen in to find out.    Available to listen on  Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast   Show notes  https://www.winterfloraau.com/blog   Instagram @ seamsfabricated https://www.instagram.com/seamsfabricated/   Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075382068108

Have you ever wondered what the difference between sustainable and ethical clothing is? In this episode we explore what true sustainability is in fashion and how important transparency is as well as debunking the greenwashing campaigns of fast fashion brands.   Also available on youtube and google podcasts  Instagram @seamsfabricated

We like drinking water, it's good to hydrate! But what about the billions of gallons used to make our clothes each year? In this episode we explore why water is becoming a scarce resource, how water pollution effects one in ten people on the planet, and what we can do as consumers to change the cycle. 

Thanks for joining the podcast. In today's episode we explore the history behind the colour purple. Why it made some quake in their boots, how it became a royal colour and what it was made from. Let's just say this episode is a juicy one.    If you love sustainability and care about human rights, then you are in the right place! Along with some fascinating historical episodes, my aim is to share the facts about fast fashion, educate people about where their clothing really comes from and encourage the clothing industry to do better. Instagram @seamsfabricated https://www.instagram.com/seamsfabricated

Have you ever wondered who ended up with your favourite jeans from the 90's after you donated them? Today we follow the distribution of donated clothing around the world, address sustainability issues and find out how a man from Western Africa ended up with a Columbian students book bag. 

An introduction to Seams Fabricated. Every Thursday I will be deep diving into the issues of the fast fashion industry and uncovering human rights issues, sustainability techniques, and how history has shaped clothing and trends. I can't wait to share all I have unpicked with you.