Judy Williment-Ross is a New Zealand-based maker who broke the internet when her lockdown project, the Epic Dress, was featured on the SewOver50 Instagram account. Clearly not afraid of getting in deep, Judy explains to me how she chooses which projects are worth investing her time in, and lays out her personal rules, ethics and criteria for selecting and using second hand materials. She also gives us tips on raising kids who embrace second hand and handmade, and expands on the satisfaction she finds in garment alterations.
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Follow Judy Williment-Ross and her creative journey on Instagram @judywillimentross.
I first discovered Judy’s work via the @sewover50 Instagram account.
Be inspired by the wonderful #sew50sustainablesewing hashtag.
Exploring her love of men’s cotton shirts, Judy created this beautiful wrap front dress.
The Epic Dress in all its glory:
The Hexi Coat, AKA The Behemoth:
Dunedin’s Stitch Kitchen is host to the Maker’s Pantry, selling second hand fabric, patterns and notions.
Listen to Episode #21: The Joy of Reclaimed Fabric with Sarah AKA Sew Love NZ.
Some of Judy’s tiniest scraps became this awesome project bag:
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#19: Quilting and Considered Consuming with Shelly Sommer
#18: Rag Rugging with Elspeth Jackson
#17: What are zero waste sewing patterns?
#16: Patternmaking in Public Places with Louisa Owen Sonstroem
#15: Hand Stitching Clothes with Louisa Owen Sonstroem
#14: Quick and Cheap Handmade Gift Projects
#13: Natural Dyeing with Amy Taylor
#12: Sew Over 50 with Judith Staley
#11: Sewing Vs. Kids
#10: Clothing Systems with Guy – the Light Touch
#9: Overlockers & Coverstitch Machines with Julia Hincks
#8: Is Sewing Sustainable?
#7: Experimental Sewing with Riccardo Guido
#6: Life, Sewing and Sustainability with Amy Dyce
#5: Craft & Thrift with Amy Dyce
#4: My 5 Favourite Scrap Projects
#3: African Textiles Today with Jacqueline Shaw
#2: How to Sew Sustainably with Wendy Ward
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