Toile Scrap Wrap Shirt
Toile Scrap Wrap Shirt Getting the most out of the design testing process What is a Toile? Toile, muslin, mock up, sample, test: all different words for a means of testing the fit of a… Read More »Toile Scrap Wrap Shirt
Making
Is Lyocell a Sustainable Fabric?
Is Lyocell a Sustainable Fabric? It’s not perfect but lyocell is more sustainable than most new fabrics There is no question that discarded or secondhand fabric are our most sustainable options. Even if a manufacturer… Read More »Is Lyocell a Sustainable Fabric?
Scrunchie Tutorial
Scrunchie Tutorial Sew a hair scrunchie with unused fabric If you’re digging the oversized scrunchie trend as much as I am, you’ll be pleased to know that if you have 30 minutes, an unwanted garment,… Read More »Scrunchie Tutorial
Scrap Stocking
Scrap Stocking Quilt a sustainable Christmas stocking with fabric scraps Looking for a sustainable DIY holiday gift or decoration? Consider quilting leftover scrap fabric into a christmas stocking for a sustainable (and easy!) holiday delight! … Read More »Scrap Stocking
How to Alter a Bathing Suit
How to Alter a Bathing Suit I really didn’t appreciate the destructive environmental and humanitarian impacts of fast fashion until I was well on my way to a foundational understanding of fashion design and construction. I… Read More »How to Alter a Bathing Suit
Review: FABSCRAP
Review: FABSCRAP Note: This post is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with FABSCRAP. I’m just really excited about their services! Through this blog, I hope to articulate that slow fashion – fashion that… Read More »Review: FABSCRAP
Seersucker Summer Staple
Seersucker Summer Staple Shall I state the obvious? It’s hot as hell. I’ve been pretty resistant to installing air conditioning in our house given the expense and the drain on electricity. I think my resolve… Read More »Seersucker Summer Staple
Upcycled Bralette
Upcycled Bralette More comfort, less waste What the eff is up with bras, am I right? We hike those ladies up despite the desperate cries of discomfort from our backs, shoulders, and under-chest. In objection,… Read More »Upcycled Bralette
One Woman’s Trash
One Woman’s Trash… Could be Trash I married into a family with a longstanding connection to thrifting. My mother-in-law spends hours poking through her local Salvation Army, searching for natural fibers and name brands. She… Read More »One Woman’s Trash