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Concern about the environment and time on their hands during lockdowns have led many young people to make their own clothes.

Lea Baecker, a neurobiology PhD student, is one of those who has been drawn to taking up a needle and thread.

Lea shares her newfound passion with her followers on Instagram who love her home sewn outfits.

Rosie Scott is the co-founder of the New Craft Home Fabric shop.

She can see how Instagram has impacted her own business.

All of the fabric in the shop comes from deadstock fabrics, directly sourced from designers, fabrics which otherwise may end up in landfill.

This is another reason she believes that young people are attracted to sewing.

Founder and designer of sewing pattern brand Paper Theory, Tara Viggo designs patterns to help people start sewing and develop confidence in their new skill.

It's not just the fabrics or patterns that these new sewists use that have an impact on the environment and people's attitude to fast fashion.

The process of making your own clothes can also make you think twice.

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