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Why Sewing Your Own Basics Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Wardrobe

Stop settling for "close enough" — here's how sewing everyday essentials finally gives you fit, quality, and a wardrobe you actually reach for

July 31, 2026 1
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5 Simple Rules to Stop Hoarding Fabric and Start Sewing

Why we buy more fabric than we need and how we can set boundaries to prevent overspending

April 29, 2025 5
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10 Tips for Upcycling Your Clothes With April From Coolirpa

Episode 207: April Yang is a DIY, thrift-flipping enthusiast, and she has expert tips for upcycling, thrift shopping for fabric, and keeping sewing sustainable and fun.

September 2, 2024 1
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How To Get Started With Zero-Waste Patterns

8 simple steps to start exploring zero-waste sewing. Plus, some of our favorite zero-waste pattern designers.

April 22, 2024 2
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Two Ways to Use Patchwork to Sew Your Scraps

How to sew your fabric scraps together to make new yardage. By Haley Glenn.

October 30, 2023 12
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4 Actionable Ways to Sew More Sustainably

How to consider your environmental impact when sewing so you can reduce waste and save money.

January 25, 2023 11
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How Can I Buy Less Clothing?

7 tips for how to be more intentional about the clothes you buy.

August 17, 2022 0
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Why Aren't YOU Sewing With Deadstock Fabric?

Sew with these textiles and save fabric from ending up in the landfill.

May 9, 2022 0
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Is it Cheaper to Sew Your Own Clothes?

A look at the cost of materials, time, and ethics of home-sewn and ready-to-wear clothing.

February 28, 2022 0

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Repairing Your Clothes is Sustainable Fashion

Alyx Jacobs rescues clothes by mending well-loved textiles to give them new life. By Taylor Pruitt.

January 31, 2022 0
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5 Ways to Replace Disposables in Your Kitchen

Make the switch with these easy projects to help reduce single-use items in your kitchen. By Ellie Rivkin.

May 31, 2021 0
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3 Ways to Replace Disposables in Your Bathroom

Make the switch with these easy projects to help reduce single-use items in your bathroom, by Ellie Rivkin.

April 30, 2021 0
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Sewing Your Own Underwear is Empowering

Use this free Seamwork pattern to make a pair of underwear that fits your style and body. By Wallis Smith-Owens.

April 30, 2021 0
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How to be Realistically Sustainable When you Sew

This month, we encourage you to practice sustainability by sewing intentionally.

April 30, 2021 0
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Remnant Revivals Part One: Collect Your Scraps

How to be intentional with your fabric scraps—and store them with care. By Christi Johnson.

November 30, 2020 0
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Pinpoint Your Style (While Minimizing Your Stash)

The most sustainable fabric is the fabric you’ve already got, by Michelle Colistro Brown.

June 30, 2020 0
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Book Review: Zero Waste Sewing

Learn how to sew zero-waste projects with Elizabeth M Haywood's book.

May 31, 2020 0
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How to Sew Period Underwear

Reduce waste and use up your fabric scraps while you sew your underthings, by Wallis Smith-Owens.

May 31, 2020 0
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All About Lyocell & Tencel

What is Lyocell, and is it sustainable? By Michelle Brown Colistro.

May 31, 2020 0
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Is Your Fabric Sustainable?

Learn about the good, the bad, and how to make an informed switch, by Michelle Brown Colistro.

April 30, 2020 0
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Your 2020 Sewing Resolutions

Inspiring goals for your creative practice in the new year.

December 31, 2019 0
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Sewing Values

How to use sewing for a larger good, by Jessica Yen.

January 31, 2019 0
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7 Sustainable Fashion Resources

A list of designers, fabric suppliers, and resources for sustainable sewing and fashion.

September 30, 2017 0
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Kalopsia Collective

Developing new ways to support slow fashion, by Jessica Yen

May 31, 2017 0
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Sewing Heritage

The legacy of a lifelong commitment to sewing, by Louisa Bond.

February 28, 2017 0
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Slow Fashion October

A thoughtful approach to fashion, by Laurel Anne Powell

September 30, 2016 0
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Where Cotton Comes From

Discover the origins of this ubiquitous fabric,
by Tasha Miller Griffith.

June 30, 2016 0
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Zero-waste design

The Creation of Waste-Free Garments,
by Jessica Yen

April 30, 2016 0
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Building a Regional Fibershed

A non-profit incubates 100% local fiber production, by Jessica Yen.

March 31, 2016 0
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Taking Stock.

How sewing can help us slow down and improve our lives,
by Jessica Yen.

November 30, 2015 0