Simple Shoes made with hemp

Hemp – Hemp fabric is made from the cannabis plant – but don’t go trying to smoke it! Hemp is THC free. Hemp plants can be grown well without pesticides and grow with less water than many other plants. Hemp is ideal for bags especially because it’s a sturdy fabric (harder to rip), is naturally stain resistant, and won’t easily shrink or fade.

Organic bamboo baby clothing and gear

Bamboo – Bamboo plant fibers can be made into fabric for just about anything and is naturally resistant to bacteria and insects. Keep in mind that organic bamboo is a better choice than conventional, especially since bamboo can be grown well without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Bamboo also wicks away wetness and odor – exercise and baby clothing perfect!

Recycled cotton reusable grocery tote

Recycled cotton – Recycled cotton is cotton fabric made from recovered cotton that’s cast off during the spinning, weaving or cutting process. Recycled cotton also is made without harsh chemicals.

Posh Girl Vintage Clothing

Recycled period – While thrift store clothing, towels, and bedding may not necessarily be made with eco-materials they are eco-friendly. It’s super sustainable to reuse items again and again until the end of their life. When you shop for used fabric items you cut out the landfill, new manufacturing and packaging, and get a great deal to boot.

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Alternative eco-fabrics to organic cotton

I thought that I’d give you all a taste of the future of how-to posts for a bit of time.  I recently posted about making a scrap leather ring–but, now, I’m going to show you how to make a couple of different rings with different scraps that you may or may not have around your house.

Above and Below are some pictures that ought to whet your appetite.  If you have questions about either ring, or about the future posts, let me know!

The ring on the top left is made from old inner tube rubber, fake leather sinew, and a metal rivet.  The one on the top right is made from old couch leather, hemp twine, and a leftover glass oval.

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Glimpse of How-to Future

Have you ever seen the wrapping paper they always seem to use in films set before 1950 or so?  Doesn’t it look suspiciously like the brown paper bags you can still get in grocery stores? (You do have to ask for it now, I think.)

I love presents wrapped in the stuff because it is understated and makes the present the focus.

All you have to do is cut the bottom out of the sack, then cut along the edge or seam up the side of the bag.  Now wrap.

If you want to, you can use some twine or hemp as ribbon and make it look very old fashioned!

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Brown Bag Wrapping Paper