Rethinking & Reusing Textiles
September 25, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Home & Living
I try and be an eco-friendly fiber artist and seamstress, but since the theme of this year’s National Sewing Month is “Reuse, Remake, Restyle”, I’ve been trying extra hard.
Because textile recycling is only just beginning, if you throw fabric or clothing away, it usually ends up in the landfill. Not a very good use of resources or land!
I think most of us have garments that are hanging in the back of the closet that we just can’t part with for one reason or another. Even if it’s been years since they’ve seen the light of day…
So why not remake them …read more




