#repurposed textiles

[howdoesone]

How does one ponder the essence of being while converting an old shirt into a cleaning rag?

In the quiet moments of everyday life, we often find ourselves reflecting on deeper questions about existence and our place in the world. Amidst the mundane tasks of household chores, such as converting an old shirt into a cleaning rag, there lies an opportunity for profound philosophical inquiry. This article delves into how one can ponder the essence of being while engaging in this seemingly…

[blistexenthusiast]

Jeffrey Sincich, Thank You Light Box

[kiarareagan]

"Canoeing", 2024, 73x63in, quilt from secondhand fabrics

This quilt is inspired by a memory of canoeing at night in the lake I grew up at. The stars are much clearer there than in Boston, and the Milky Way was bright enough to reflect in the water. My mom gave me the sparkly black fabric, which she got from her mom, who had intended to use it to make a dress for one of her daughters.

[eppujensen]

A very intriguing old jeans reusing project: a pillow cover with ombre hexagons by Cristina Garay at Remodela Casa. Kudos!

[aworldofpattern]

Gigi Hadid at the Met Gala 2024, wearing Thom Browne.

[amelia-rate]

I have a table to sew and craft on now!! Instead of lugging all my supplies to the kitchen table, then packing everything away mid-project, I can leave my work half way done when I need to go to bed. I don't have to have a huge block of time to finish a project all at once!

The first photo is from last night while I worked on repurposing a pair of @rivercoins old pants into a skirt. And guess what .. my sewing machine is still out even though I didn't work on it tonight. Now I'll be looking out for a wooden table to fit the space.

[pippinmakesthings]

I adore using scraps. Little bits and bobs and offcuts and trinkets. Each little treasure holding its own little unknown story. Touchable memory. Tactile joys and sorrows lost to time and place, but passed on with loving intent. Tangible history through recycling, repurposing, reusing.

[yleniasupercursi]

“Small wings for a long way”. 32 x 20″. Textile collage, applique, hand embroidery and handquilting.

[onionblossomshop]

The whole gang...

[sea-changed]

Made by Tatyana Grigoryan; patterns for most of these are on her Ravelry.

[plushflower]

[attheideality]

Evolving in Style: Supporting Zero Waste Fashion the Practical Way

[howdoesone]

How does one upcycle a pile of dirty laundry into a stunning work of modern art?

Laundry day can be a tedious task for many of us, but did you know that your dirty laundry can be upcycled into a stunning work of modern art? With a little creativity and effort, you can transform your mundane laundry pile into something unique and beautiful. Continue reading Untitled

[ecoroundup]

The Environmental Impact of Textile Waste

The Environmental Impact of Textile Waste

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, and textile waste is a significant contributor to this problem. Every year, billions of pounds of textiles end up in landfills, where they can take hundreds of years to decompose. Here are some of the environmental impacts of textile waste and what we can do to reduce it. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Textile waste in landfills…

[eppujensen]

A neat finger-crocheted DIY t-shirt yarn rug by Jane and Sonja at Sustain My Craft Habit. Saving this tutorial for later for sure!

[suerenostudio]

Rummaging about in my vintage stash and contemplating these Dresden plate blocks. I adore the feedsack fabrics, but none of them come close to laying flat, so I have the delicious dilemma of figuring out how to repurpose them. #vintage #feedsack #dresdenplate #repurpose #scraps #fiberart #artquilt #textiles #textileart @saqaart https://www.instagram.com/p/ColBh7VJAI6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=