Recycle fabric

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…

Weaving denim in process; Radha Weaver left the apparel industry and started her first quilt with fabric from her stash. Inspired by transformation, she creates art with upcycled textiles.

If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.

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.

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…

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How to make scrappy fabric.

Ben Brown & Ciara Doyle | Sustainability on Instagram: "Follow @goinggreenmedia for more green projects 💚 BRICKS FROM TEXTILE WASTE 👕🧱 Share this video if you want to see less textile waste going to landfill! @fab.brick upcycles textile waste into bricks of different shapes and colours. Clothes that can’t be donated, repaired, reworked, or recycled usually end up in landfill, with over 92 million tonnes of textile waste being discarded every year 😧 We watched FabBrick’s full process…

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Tutorial for continuous-strand plastic bag or tee shirt yarn at my blog (August 9th-click on title to get the full tutorial). www.eloomanator.eloomanation.com

These aren't your granny's quilts

A Vintage 1980s Chanel Rare Denim Camellia Brooch. As 'Coco' Chanel said 'there are many ways to wear a flower' and the camellia was her favourite.

Brandi Kole | ⚠️ 🚧 current wip 🚧 ⚠️ Featuring recycled fabric and lace, free motion embroidery, and acrylic paint #mixedmedia #fiberart #collage… | Instagram

Get creative with scrap fabrics to make zero-waste decor! Add unique style while reducing waste. #ScrapFabricProjects #ZeroWasteDecor #DIYHome

Free motion stitching on layers of paper and recycled screen printed fabric.

French architect Clarisse Merlet and her studio show the potential of recycling textiles to create construction materials through FabBRICK.

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.

Learn how to make an upcycled jeans fabric basket using the hems cut off of jeans. These small diy fabric baskets are perfect for organizing drawers!

Sometimes old clothing isn't fit for donation to a thrift store. But there are other ways to donate & lots of upcycling & reuse ideas too!