Waste Less thanks! I love it so much! I got it from John Lewis with tokens that the Samaritans gave my husband (who volunteered on their phones) and I for our wedding - it is so pretty! Xx
Hi Martha - that’s a good question but I didn’t measure I just cut out pieces of different sizes - I would guess that the largest was from a piece of fabric about 24 inches by 8 inches (60cm x 20cm) and the smallest was probably 6 inches by 12 inches (15cm x 30cm) - I would measure the things you normally buy - for example the type of bread would make a difference (long thin baguette or wide round loaf), or cucumbers/leeks/celery etc - I hope that helps! Xx
I found the West Oxford Food Coop - I did a video on that a while back - and a plastic free shop in Stroud called Loose which I visit periodically, I also use www.zero-waste-club.com online. On top of that I shop at my local town market for fruit/veg and bread. Everything else I shop around between the supermarkets. My technique worked well while I was able bodied and had time - it isn’t suitable now I am disabled, and wouldn’t work for people with limited time to shop, or who have to drive far between shops (in my town we have three big supermarkets all within 100m of each other so you can walk/cycle). Good luck! Xx
Hi Abdul, thanks for reaching out - I don’t make them for sale I’m afraid - but I am sure a local seamstress would be able to make them for you. Thanks for watching! Xx
Thanks for the comment Steff. I do try and edit my videos as short as possible without losing the message - but it is harder for me than for most as I suffer with a chronic illness with a symptom called transient aphasia (which makes it very hard for me to string a sentence together) - if you notice me taking lots of pauses in between words or “um”ing a lot that is what is happening. Unfortunately it is quite hard to edit my slow speech out so sometimes I seem to talk for ages without saying very much. I will try and script my videos a bit more to keep them concise - but if you could also bear with me I would appreciate it so much! Xx
OMG! Im sorry! I didnt mean any offense ❤️ . I do love your vids and the idea and concepts behind them because I believe in the cause. Your vids are awesome but of course! I totally understand. All the best with your vids :)
Amazing videos
I have watched 3 now!!
Thanks! Xx
I love your pink sewing maschine! 😍
Waste Less thanks! I love it so much! I got it from John Lewis with tokens that the Samaritans gave my husband (who volunteered on their phones) and I for our wedding - it is so pretty! Xx
Loved your video!! Thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate it!! 😉😘
Thanks and glad you found it useful! Xx
I absolutely love this!! I just made my own reusable bags from old t shirts, I should get a sewing machine though
Mine is the JL110SE from John Lewis and I love it 😍 I have some more Zero Waste sewing videos planned for later this week too xx
I'm starting the zero waste lifestyle and I'd like to know what measurements did you use for your different size bags. Thank you kindly :)
Hi Martha - that’s a good question but I didn’t measure I just cut out pieces of different sizes - I would guess that the largest was from a piece of fabric about 24 inches by 8 inches (60cm x 20cm) and the smallest was probably 6 inches by 12 inches (15cm x 30cm) - I would measure the things you normally buy - for example the type of bread would make a difference (long thin baguette or wide round loaf), or cucumbers/leeks/celery etc - I hope that helps! Xx
Where in the UK do you live Lizzie? It’s great finding other British zero wasters. I’m in Lincolnshire.
I am in Oxfordshire 😍
Lizzie Dean Makes ooh I’m in Oxfordshire too! Can I ask where you tend to buy your groceries? I’m struggling to find stuff without plastic...
I found the West Oxford Food Coop - I did a video on that a while back - and a plastic free shop in Stroud called Loose which I visit periodically, I also use www.zero-waste-club.com online. On top of that I shop at my local town market for fruit/veg and bread. Everything else I shop around between the supermarkets. My technique worked well while I was able bodied and had time - it isn’t suitable now I am disabled, and wouldn’t work for people with limited time to shop, or who have to drive far between shops (in my town we have three big supermarkets all within 100m of each other so you can walk/cycle). Good luck! Xx
Hi lizzie do you have a email address I have a order for cotton bags I can send dimensions
Hi Abdul, thanks for reaching out - I don’t make them for sale I’m afraid - but I am sure a local seamstress would be able to make them for you. Thanks for watching! Xx
I love the vid but too much talking. Edit it down to at least 10 minutes or so.
Thanks for the comment Steff. I do try and edit my videos as short as possible without losing the message - but it is harder for me than for most as I suffer with a chronic illness with a symptom called transient aphasia (which makes it very hard for me to string a sentence together) - if you notice me taking lots of pauses in between words or “um”ing a lot that is what is happening. Unfortunately it is quite hard to edit my slow speech out so sometimes I seem to talk for ages without saying very much. I will try and script my videos a bit more to keep them concise - but if you could also bear with me I would appreciate it so much! Xx
OMG! Im sorry! I didnt mean any offense ❤️ . I do love your vids and the idea and concepts behind them because I believe in the cause. Your vids are awesome but of course! I totally understand. All the best with your vids :)
Don’t worry Steff I wasn’t offended! I am very aware I talk for too long in my videos and agree with your comment, and I am working on it xx