Articles tagged “Sewing”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

9 Surprising Green Wedding Traditions From Around The World By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 17 2011 A 5-star catering company, air-conditioned tent and designer dress offers its own beauty—it’s true—but there is a different kind of beauty to be found in an eco-friendly wedding. Not only will a wedding stripped of energy-sucking ornaments focus the attention more on the love-struck couple, it’s also far less expensive! You can minimize the carbon footprint of your fist steps as husband and wife by incorporating some of these green wedding traditions from around the world. + READ MORE

Donate Sewing Scraps to Schools By NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Jan 31 2011 Kids are back in school, and that means teachers will be looking for cheap or free materials for students to explore art and design. Scraps of fabric as small as tiny squares and triangles left over from quilting can be useful in the classroom. + READ MORE

Upcycle Denim Waistbands into a Unique Rug By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 6 2010 When your favorite jeans have kicked the bucket, there's nothing to do but find creative ways to reuse them. With the waistband from several pairs of jeans, you can make an awesome one-of-a-kind denim rug. + READ MORE

9 Essential Clothing Repair Skills - Make Your Clothes Last Longer! By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Aug 26 2010 Here are eight easy-to-learn skills for keeping your clothing in good condition so you can wear it longer. + READ MORE

Wrap Yourself in Memories with a T-Shirt Quilt By Craftster.org IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 17 2010 T-shirts help tell the story of our lives. Whether they come from concerts, sport events, or groups we belong to, a favorite old shirt can bring back fond memories. If you have t-shirts that you no longer wear but can't bear to give up, make a quilt with them. Here are some examples of t-shirt quilts to inspire you. + READ MORE

All Buttoned Up: 10 Fun, Functional, and Funky Vintage Button Projects By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jun 4 2010 Bins of vintage and antique buttons can be found at garage and tag sales, antique shops and flea markets. Get your stash of vintage buttons out and start crafting. + READ MORE

5 Fun Facts About Linen, and How to Make a Great Bag With It By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden May 22 2010 I'm having a love affair with linen. There’s a linen covered couch in my den that is understated and relaxing. I've got linen clothes that are breathable and they become even softer and more comfortable over time. I went looking for a linen bag because linen can be a healthy alternative to cotton. + READ MORE

From Yoga Pants to Reusable Shopping Bags, Make Something Great With Your Old T-Shirts By Craftster.org IN Fashion & Beauty May 3 2010 Make your old t-shirts better than ever. A little sewing can transform your t-shirts into skirts, yoga pants, reusable grocery bags, or even new underwear. + READ MORE

Earth Day Treat: Climate Quilt Patches Visit the Senate By Rachel Cernansky IN Work & Connect Apr 22 2010 The Climate Quilt Project, has generated more than 7,500 patches from children in more than 10 countries - each patch representing an individual child's pledge to help the environment. + READ MORE

Moving The Needle: Using Embroidery to Help Women Escape Poverty in Afghanistan By Virginia Sole-Smith IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 15 2010 A partnership between USAID and local NGOs helps Afghan women use traditional embroidery to build a better life. + READ MORE

Get Stuffed! Make Your Own Pillows with Upcycled Covers By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Mar 26 2010 Make one-of-a-kind pillows from your favorite textiles, including pashminas, t-shirts and vintage tea towels. + READ MORE

Fair Trade, Fair Wages For Earth Divas By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 24 2010 "At Earth Divas fair trade is fundamental to everything we do. It is the basis of our business and our primary purpose for doing business... + READ MORE

Upcycle Your Favorite Jeans as an Organizer By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Feb 23 2010 One of the best ways to reuse an old pair of beloved blues is to make them over into an organizer for your home office or car. + READ MORE

We Love Craftster By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jan 26 2010 Turn by-the-book craft projects into one-of-a-kind pieces with the tips, advice, tutorials, and guides on Craftster. + READ MORE

6 Ways to Make Reusable Bags Work for You By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Jan 19 2010 From keeping your bags free of bacteria to choosing versions made from sustainable materials, see how you can make your reusable shopping bags even greener than they already are. + READ MORE

Keep All Your Odds and Ends Organized with One Simple Storage Solution By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Jan 15 2010 Turn old canning jars into chic sewing storage with this simple project. + READ MORE

Use This Simple Dishtowel Fix to Green Your Kitchen By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Jan 8 2010 Replace paper towels with cloth ones kept close at hand with this easy fix. + READ MORE

Make this Easy Calendar--and Keep it Forever By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Jan 8 2010 Use leftover fabric and spare buttons to make this endless calendar. + READ MORE

Make that Bridesmaid Dress Worth the Money you Spent on It By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Dec 29 2009 Refashion old bridesmaid dresses and formal gowns into comfy, decorative pillows. + READ MORE

Tackle This Custom Charm Bracelet with Supplies from Your Garage By Blythe Copeland IN Fashion & Beauty Dec 25 2009 Swivel barrels from your fishing supply store and non-recyclable plastic are all you need to make custom charm bracelets in a snap. + READ MORE