Discover why fabric safety standards matter for your home and wardrobe. Learn how Mabel Green Studio uses Oeko-Tex certified French Oilcloth and reworked men's shirts to create beautiful, sustainable, and toxin-free pieces right here in England.

This post shares the arrival of my new industrial sewing machine and the way it’s reshaping my studio. I’m documenting the reconfiguration of the space—from built‑in cabinetry to fresh decoration—and how the upgraded setup is creating a more efficient, intentional workspace for the work I do at Mabel Green Studio.

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.

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.

There’s a quiet kind of alchemy in taking a familiar High Street piece and reshaping it into something with presence, intention, and a life of its own. This shirt began as an ordinary menswear staple, but through unpicking, re‑cutting, and rebuilding, it found its way into a softer, more sculpted silhouette — a transformation that reveals just how much beauty can be coaxed from what already exists.

What began as a £7 charity‑shop find turned into a modern overshirt with a completely renewed purpose.