Welcome.
I’m Caroline, founder of Destasher. Thanks for stopping by while we work away on our grand idea.
How did YOU get into sewing, knitting, or crafting?
We all have a story.
For me, the hum of sewing machines was the soundtrack of childhood. My gran taught my mum, who taught me when I was a tween. But it wasn’t a big ‘thing’ in my books.
Until lockdown. I quickly got tired of our nightly sofa slump, and the sewing machine called.
The rest, as they say, is history.
A wonderful thing happens when ‘making’: you slip into this magical, immersive state. Time disappears and every stitch, stroke, or idea seems to flow effortlessly. You know what I mean?
My first of many lockdown makes: The Frau Meta dress.
But making comes with its costs. Materials aren’t cheap, and then there’s their impact. I started looking for preloved fabrics and supplies… but it’s not that easy!
Charity shops are fab if you’re lucky. Online marketplaces are huge, but vague search tools make it so tedious. Facebook groups? Great, but inconsistent and tricky to navigate.
Meanwhile, my leftovers keep piling up. Crafting is great… but drowning in scraps? Not so much.
Maybe the best way to tackle sustainability is to join forces — sharing what we’ve got and sparking new ideas together.
What’s Coming Up
A single, easy-to-use space where makers can find what they need, sell or give away what they don’t, all with search tools tailored to creatives like us.
A place to connect and share ideas. Even schools, designers, and small creative businesses can offer or grab affordable materials, showcase their work, and support the wider creative community.
It’s an exciting time — we’re building partnerships and looking to launch the space in early 2026.
Join us!
