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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz

Historian, writer, living simply in retirement in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), Aotearoa New Zealand. Fan of books, gardening, walking, cycling, public transport, a livable climate, wildlife, social justice. Learner of Gàidhlig.

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Ali Clarke

@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz

Historian, writer, living simply in retirement in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), Aotearoa New Zealand. Fan of books, gardening, walking, cycling, public transport, a livable climate, wildlife, social justice. Learner of Gàidhlig.

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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · 1d ago

I spent a grand total of $69.25 making this wool coat, so a real bargain! The only new things I bought were the pattern and interfacing. The red fabric and buttons are from an old coat I deconstructed. The beige fabric and linings I thrifted from Stitch Kitchen. Most of the thread also came from there, supplemented with some old stuff I had, plus some from Mum’s stash. #sewing #thrifting #recycling

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Ali Clarke

@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz

Historian, writer, living simply in retirement in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), Aotearoa New Zealand. Fan of books, gardening, walking, cycling, public transport, a livable climate, wildlife, social justice. Learner of Gàidhlig.

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Ali Clarke

@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz

Historian, writer, living simply in retirement in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), Aotearoa New Zealand. Fan of books, gardening, walking, cycling, public transport, a livable climate, wildlife, social justice. Learner of Gàidhlig.

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@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 17, 2026

I’m delighted that I managed to pick up almost all the supplies for my coat from Stitch Kitchen! It’s a social enterprise that aims to reduce textile waste. Everything in the store is donated - bits of fabric and haberdashery and wool and anything you might need for textile projects. They also run classes etc. Even better, they have a sale on and fabric, already sold cheaply, is half-price (ending tomorrow)! #sewing #thrifting

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Ali Clarke

@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz

Historian, writer, living simply in retirement in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), Aotearoa New Zealand. Fan of books, gardening, walking, cycling, public transport, a livable climate, wildlife, social justice. Learner of Gàidhlig.

cloudisland.nz

Ali Clarke

@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz

Historian, writer, living simply in retirement in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), Aotearoa New Zealand. Fan of books, gardening, walking, cycling, public transport, a livable climate, wildlife, social justice. Learner of Gàidhlig.

cloudisland.nz

@simplicitarian@cloudisland.nz · Apr 17, 2026

Here’s what I got for the grand sum of $28! The main fabric is a beautiful soft wool. The photo doesn’t show the colour very well - it’s a soft beige and pink with a mottled design. There’s enough for the whole coat, but I think I’ll stick with my plan of using my red fabric for the pockets and hood to make it a bit more interesting. The other fabrics are for linings, and I got some partly-used reels of matching thread too. The only thing they didn’t have was suitable interfacing, so I bought that new. Minnie likes the lining fabric 😆 #sewing #thrifting

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Rob from Green Hill Zone

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Rob from Green Hill Zone

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Learning Sciences and Vintage Gaming Person. I also dig classical music and rock. Geology rocks and space is my jam. Star Trek rules. Semi-retired game collector.

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@Robavince@vmst.io · Mar 31, 2026