Palava

Where Did the Skills Go? – Fiona Colton Passing on her 50yrs of sewing skills and knowledge

Sample machinist Fiona shares her story of UK clothing manufacture, outsourcing to China and why valuing local making skills matters for truly sustainable clothing.

Fit, Confidence and Clothing – Interview with Dr Clare Richardson

Researcher Clare Richardson and Bryony talk about how good fit can transform confidence – and why ill‑fitting clothes make us blame our bodies instead of the garment.

Episode 3 – Bodies, Not Sizes

A behind‑the‑scenes look at Bryony’s full body scan with Simon Gill, showing how real‑body data can reshape patterns, sizing and Palava’s approach to making clothes.