When I keep aside my recently bought top that I do not like anymore, and go on to buy another one or many more, should I be concened about the carbon footprint I am leaving behind or the fashion industry which benefits from my money ? I really do not know!. But I do realize that … Read more
Braiding fabric pieces cut out from rags (old useless clothes) and then sewing them into rugs – this can use up the old clothes leftover after you have grown out of them or the fashion has! This is one recycling project that you can try to be as sustainable as possible in your fashion choices. … Read more
Learning to weave your own fabric is quite rewarding; imagine making your own fabric – even more so because, making your own hand weaving loom (cardboard) to start hand weaving fabric is ever so simple and easy. If you do this right, you can make small towels, scarves, mug rugs, table mats with the fabric … Read more
This post lists easy things to make with old jeans. Recycle your old jeans to things which are very useful. Most houses with growing kids will have a number of jeans that are past their prime. They are usually too short or too tight. There are some easy things you can make with these … Read more
An old t-shirt can be turned into so many things if you employ some ingenuity and some sewing skills. A bag is one of the easiest things you can make with the fabric of your t-shirt or even an old knit top. A few seams sewn and you have an instant bag. They make simple … Read more
Do you hoard all the small fabric scraps which are leftover from sewing projects for that day when you would do something with them? And now that you have time, you are wondering what to do with them. You can create completely unique and original fabric with your fabric scraps. Here are the simple ways … Read more