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Embracing Imperfection: Lessons from a Perfectionist Sewist

February 25, 2026 by Emma Cartmel 1988 2

I’m what you would call a classic perfectionist. I’m detail-oriented and I can set ridiculously high standards for myself. I often obsess over the tiniest of details and naturally notice even the smallest of mistakes. Because of this, I can interpret mistakes as signs of imperfection or even failure. I can also have a pretty…

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Taking a More Empathetic Approach to Your Wardrobe

July 18, 2024 by Emma Cartmel 21655 1

Empathy is a concept that I am sure most of you are familiar with, but what about applying it to our relationship with our wardrobes? When considering the production of “fashion” we often don’t think about the fact that our clothes have passed through many hands to make it into our wardrobes. Farmers, spinners, dyers,…

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Thinking About A Wardrobe Clear Out?

June 30, 2024 by Emma Cartmel 8096 0

I have relocated around the world multiple times, and downsized from a house to an inner-city studio apartment. Since moving to Munich, I’ve also had to develop almost two different wardrobes to handle the more extreme temperatures, rotating my wardrobe and periodically packing away those seasonal pieces when they are not needed. Therefore, I have…