Fabric recycling

Sourcing fabric for sewing projects. There are a few main sources to collect the raw materials for sewing projects. If you sew, you will already have definitely realized that you have lots of small scraps of fabric. In this case the journey will be easier for you. Clothing from your closet or close family that you were thinking of getting rid of is a wonderful source of fabric. Another source is charity stores, op shops and the recycle industry. If you have access to the textile industry…

Upcycling clothes is a great way to dcorate on a budget. Check out these easy and cheap home decor ideas you can make by reusing and repurposing old clothes. Learn what to do with stained or torn clothes with these DIY home decor crafts.

Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.

WHAT TO SEW FROM FABRIC SCRAPS? If you enjoy sewing, you likely have various lengths of fabric scraps leftover. What can you sew from fabric scraps? There are numerous ideas to turn fabric remnants into unique and stylish items, transforming scraps into fashionable accessories and clothing. Not only does this save resources, but it also unleashes your creativity. Let’s explore a few ideas. 👜 SHOPPER BAG Sewing a shopper bag from fabric scraps is quite simple. You can create the bag pattern…

As I scrolled through Instagram on my phone while I had breakfast (we all do that, right?) I saw that @berry_birdy had put out a fun new challenge. Each May, Lesley hosts the Micro Mini Stitch Along #microminisal where we get to play and create little quilts, no bigger than 8" square. The challenge set yesterday was called "Treasure from Trash". We were to use only scraps that were in our bin. Fun! As my sewing room bin was emptied the day before for bin night, I had quite limited scraps…

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DIY projects can be so expensive, but not these recycled item DIYs. Show them off to your friends so they see just how resourceful and creative you are!