simply the best way to upcycle imho..i have so many clothes with stains or holes that i’ve been holding onto so im going to make cool unique things to cover them up :)
Dec 27, 2024
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i love collecting cool screenprinted patches or embroidered badges from art markets or online shops and sprucing up any item i own with them! or you can use scraps from clothes you’ve cut up previously if you wanna upcycle and not throw waste away.
it’s like a sticker in cloth form, and i can customize my belongings and give it my personality :D just take a needle and thread, and learn some basic backstitches or zigzag stitches, and handsew on some cool looking squares! you can take this project wherever you go, and it’s good to put on music or a movie and zone out ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
May 30, 2024
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dyed some clothes, sewed new buttons on others. I’m frequenting the the cobbler, I’m seeing a seamstress to turn dresses into skirts. I’m sewing up holes and not caring if it’s wonky. I’ve always been a knitter but seeing all of my clothes as a hobby feels like a continuation of that. Your wardrobe can be made exactly how you want it without buying anything new!
May 21, 2024
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fast fashion is a blight upon the planet!!!! i reckon that mending & making ur own stuff is one of the most ethical and sustainable things you can do. and it’s honestly so cheap compared to buying new stuff, particularly if you can find 2nd hand materials. & it also just feels very satisfying and nourishing!! & what an incredible outlet for self expression wow…. i made some ridiculous pants out of a bizarrely shaped pillow case i found in an op shop the other day, which i have worn so many times already, and i’m making my own curtains too……. very excited
Nov 11, 2024
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i always reach for gardening or florida ecology books at the vintage mall or antique store :)
Jan 3, 2025
highly recommend visiting your local community garden and learning from the people there. there’s nothing like connecting with your food sources and your community <3
Dec 27, 2024