The theme for this year’s National Sewing Month is “Reuse, Remake, Restyle”.
I’ve been reusing fabric for many years now – after all, fabric really can’t be recycled like metal or plastic can!  Fabric is a big issue for many landfills, so if we can prevent it from ending up there in the first place – why not?

My next “big” sewing project is a new winter jacket for my hubby.  While I did buy new fabric for the outside, I’m trying something different for the lining.
My husband is a big fan of lightweight nylon blankets, lined with Thinsulate.  We’ve got one …read more