Upcycling fabric and craft materials is a hot trend in the craft world these days.
Crafters are using everything from vintage clothing to old watch parts to make some amazing pieces of work.
But have you ever thought about using old grain sacks in your work?
Fiber artist and jewelry designer Leslie Janson creates gorgeous jewelry and home accents using vintage burlap grain sacks – that would normally just get tossed into the garbage!

This is one of her sewn cuff bracelets, with an outside made from vintage burlap, lined with a soft vintage grain sack on the inside.  It’s accented with vintage crystal …read more

Did you know that Simplicity has gone green ?
That’s right – they’re making patterns that use upcycled materials, keep plastic bags out of the landfill and more!
Has your favorite pair of blue jeans finally given up the ghost?  How about turning them into a great apron using pattern #2682:

Can’t part with your favorite t-shirt?  Turn it into a bag with pattern #2972!

Your pooch can go green as well.  These stylish dog sweaters are made from reused “human” sweaters – and they come in three sizes as well.   Pattern #2755:

images: Simplicity Patterns