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We work hard every week to bring you red carpet styles you can copy with eco-friendly alternatives (and without blowing your budget) in our Copy This Look feature series. But sometimes we can't come up with comparable styles; environmentally-friendly fabrics and processes just aren't as widely used as they should be.
That's why we were so excited to find Threadbanger's Celebrity DIY column. They take red-carpet looks and find sewing patterns in similar cuts, so you can create your own copy from start to finish. We admit: This is easier if you know how to use a sewing machine, and some of the designs are complicated for beginners. But when you can take your style cues from Kylie Minogue's Yves St. Laurent belted dress, Reese Witherspoon's one-shouldered frock, or a classic Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress without setting foot in a boutique, it's worth learning how to thread a bobbin. You'll save energy and resources by making your own clothes, but for an added bonus check your fabric store for environmentally-friendly materials, or use old clothes that you can cut apart and re-design.
More eco-friendly fashion tips:
Copy This Look: Gabrielle Union's Chic Winter White
How to Go Green: Wardrobe
Have a Stylish New Year with These Fashion Resolutions
Learn to Sew
Love green gadgets, fashion, and news? Get the latest from Planet Green's dynamic duo Suchin Pak and Daniel Sieberg on the G Word.
