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Craft, Care and Comfort: What Customers Say
Owners caring for tube‑fed pets have shared thoughtful, heartfelt reviews about their experience with Mabel Green Studio. Their words highlight the comfort these collars bring, the urgency of their situations, and the compassion woven into every piece — especially those crafted from repurposed fabrics where possible.

Louise Sleigh
4 days ago3 min read


A Season of Rework: Slow‑Made Clothing for an Autumn Wardrobe
An autumn edit of reworked menswear: structured checks, sculptural stripes, layered gingham and tartan, and refined silhouettes shaped by hand in the studio. Contemporary pieces designed for ease, depth, and everyday dressing through the season ahead.

Louise Sleigh
Sep 132 min read


A Raised‑Collar Autumn Shirt Rework
This rework began with an oversized £3.99 charity‑shop shirt and a desire to explore the sculptural raised‑collar silhouettes appearing in autumn collections. By reshaping the collar, boxing the hem and refining the sleeves, the shirt transformed into a relaxed, modern piece that layers beautifully under fleece and knitwear. A simple, thoughtful reimagining of an everyday garment.

Louise Sleigh
Aug 313 min read


The Loved Shirt Rework: Giving Meaningful Garments a Beautiful New Life
This piece explores the many reasons someone might choose to send a shirt for a Loved Shirt Rework — from garments held in memory, to unworn favourites, partner’s shirts, and oversized charity‑shop finds. It celebrates the emotional stories woven into clothing, highlights the creative possibilities of working with larger sizes, and reflects on how reworking a shirt can preserve its meaning while giving it a beautiful new life.

Louise Sleigh
Jul 164 min read


Slow Fashion:
Safia Minney’s Slow Fashion explores ethical, intentional clothing. This post reflects on how its principles—transparency, longevity, and mindful making—align with Mabel Green Studio’s reworked garments and small‑scale craftsmanship, encouraging readers to choose better, repair more, and value thoughtful design.

Louise Sleigh
Jul 102 min read


Reimagined Romance
This piece explores the magic of slow fashion through the transformation of four men’s shirts into one‑of‑a‑kind, tie‑front summer blouses. You walk readers through each reimagined design — from pastel checks to bold stripes — highlighting the craftsmanship, styling possibilities, and the individuality of upcycled garments. The post celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the joy of giving vintage textiles a fresh, modern life.

Louise Sleigh
Jun 264 min read


The Architecture of Experience:
Our latest Lookbook feature celebrates the quiet confidence and architectural style of women over 60. Moving away from dated stereotypes, this editorial showcases how contemporary design belongs to mature frames. Explore a slow-fashion trilogy of one-off garments reimagined from heritage fabrics: from our vibrant tropical hibiscus print blouse with a high frilled collar, to a romantic ruffled plaid shirt, and our crisp, airy grey gingham blouse.

Louise Sleigh
Jun 252 min read
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