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Sustainable Materials
Sustainability has always been at the heart of With Love, Michaela. I believe in slowing fashion down, creating small runs, using sustainable materials, and giving pre-loved fabrics a new story through patchwork. My love of charity shopping has become part of my creative process, allowing me to find unique fabrics and turn them into one of a kind pieces. To minimise waste, I repurpose second-hand materials and work with sustainable suppliers like Stanley & Stella, whose 100% organic cotton forms the base of my everyday collection. Every scrap is reused from large offcuts that become future designs to tiny threads that find new life as stuffing. Even the packaging is fully recyclable, ensuring that every detail reflects my commitment to thoughtful, sustainable fashion. By choosing With Love, Michaela, you’re supporting slow fashion and helping give clothes a longer, more meaningful life.
About Me,
I’ve always loved creating things, from handmade gifts as a child to DIY projects inspired by what I saw in shops. My path to starting With Love Michaela wasn’t straightforward; after earning a teaching degree and trying corporate work, I realised my true passion was making art that felt meaningful. Drawing on my patchwork skills, encouragement from my mum and boyfriend, and a desire to build something sustainable, I began crafting pieces from organic cotton and pre-loved fabrics, giving them new life and story. With Love Michaela is where creativity meets sustainability, every stitch carries care, joy, and individuality. My hope is that when someone receives a piece, it feels special, uplifting, and made just for them quite literally, with love…
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A note from Michaela
Everything you see here is made with my sewing machine and a lot of love. I use second hand and repurposed fabrics to give old materials a new life, so no two pieces will ever be exactly the same.
If a fabric runs out, I’ll always choose the closest match to your chosen colours and details. Every piece is made to feel like it was made just for you.
Carry something made just for you.
The Signature Tote is sewn and personalised with your chosen name or word, sewn carefully onto a organic cotton tote. Each one is made thoughtfully, giving your everyday bag a touch of something truly personal.
Perfect for errands, uni days, or gifting someone special, this tote turns a simple essential into something meaningful.
Description
Composition: 100% Organic Ring Spun Combed Cotton
Care instructions: Wash on a short, gentle cycle and turn inside out to protect the design. If ironing, keep it inside out. Do not tumble dry.
Size Guide:
Size: Height: 42cm
Width: 37cm
Strap Length: 65cm
One size fits all, roomy enough for your daily essentials, errands, and everything in between :)
Please remember everything is made to order, please allow a little extra time for handmade magic! Check out my FAQ page for more information about how long shipping will take.