When I was teaching my Michaels fabric bin class last week, someone asked if I had any recommendations on what to do with their fabric scraps from that project. And yes, I do! I have so many in fact that I decided to put together a post sharing my favorite ideas. After sewing just ...
For National Sewing Month 2015, I’m going to be talking all about fabric scraps and the many ways you can use them in your sewing. Sewing with scraps is like a way to connect with our sewing ancestors, who would reuse old garments to turn them into new things in an effort to waste...
that are left over from runs of fabric at productions facilities, as well as portions of fabric scraps that are left after a project is completed. Remnants can range in size from a couple of inches all the way through to sections that are several yards long. Often, these fabric pieces...
Challenge: The upcycling process can generate waste, such as fabric scraps or worn-out materials. Solution: Be mindful of waste and strive to use every part of the denim. Smaller scraps can be used for patchwork or stuffing for cushions. Collaborate with recycling services to handle any unusabl...
Textiles— Many curbside recycling programs don’t take textiles, such as clothing, curtains and sleeping bags. If you have fabric items in good condition, consider donating them. Even if they’re not usable, many communities offer specialized textile recycling services. ...
We need to know how much waste we are creating—and what to do with it all.One studyestimatedbetween 40,000 square kilometres (just bigger than Switzerland) and 120,000 square kilometres (just bigger than Nicaragua) of textile scraps are left over from manufacturing each year. ...
Ok, so I STILL had leftover fabric after covering the magnet board I shared earlier this week. I know. I promise guys, this is the last you'll be seeing of this fabric! Just finishing it off with a quick post showing you what I did with the rest of it. F
Feeding your dog anything greasy, like bacon, etc., can upset your dog's stomach. Ingestion of table scraps or fatty foods can lead to pancreatitis.Symptoms include nausea, lethargy, abdominal pain, change in appetite, and fever.Food allergies or intolerances...
Chinese embroidery is an ancient type of needlework traditionally sewn with silk thread onto silk fabric. Most Chinese embroidery...
What should I do with the scraps leftover? This entry was posted inJuly 20, 2015 Peasant Shirt Leave a reply The other day I saw a how to video that I really liked. It showed me how to transform a man’s button down shirt into a peasant blouse. So I went out and bought some sh...