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Sewing Green: Projects and Ideas for Stitching with Organic, Repurposed, and Recycled Fabrics
by
Betz White,
John Gruen
By its nature, do-it-yourself sewing is environmentally friendly. In "Sewing Green, " Betz White takes stitching to an even higher level of sustainability, presenting 25 projects made from "repurposed" thrift-store and back-of-the-closet finds and organic fabrics. White's whimsical yet practical designs include an apron constructed from men's dress shir...more
Hardcover, 144 pages
Published
April 1st 2009
by Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
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Everyone wants to be more green and here are some great ways to get on the bandwagon. From sandwich wraps to bags and wallets, home dec and clothing, there are many cute projects here using recycled materials or new materials that will replace expendables.
The photos are great and while the upbeat descriptions make it sound easy to walk into a thrift store and find 4 coordinating cashmere sweaters to de-construct and sew to create a beautiful throw, that hasn't been my experience. But you w...more
The photos are great and while the upbeat descriptions make it sound easy to walk into a thrift store and find 4 coordinating cashmere sweaters to de-construct and sew to create a beautiful throw, that hasn't been my experience. But you w...more
Good introduction to ideas about repurposing materials and using economical and environmental ideas for simple projects. Some interesting stories about individuals working in green textiles, although I would prefer to see more projects and fewer and shorter stories.
However, if you're not into felt or plastic, this book is less useful, as that rules out over half of the projects. I also have concerns about the environmental and health effects of using Polyurethane laminated fabric for...more
However, if you're not into felt or plastic, this book is less useful, as that rules out over half of the projects. I also have concerns about the environmental and health effects of using Polyurethane laminated fabric for...more
A lovely book. Projects have clean lines and bright colours, reminiscient of Ikea funishings. Best part, the book includes a number of projects that use materials (beyond clothing) that were destined for the landfill.
Instructions are detailed, and projects are at a medium level of sewing.
Each project is also followed by a profile of a "green" resource. While this information may be helpful and inspiring to some, I found that they read like adverts and was...more
Instructions are detailed, and projects are at a medium level of sewing.
Each project is also followed by a profile of a "green" resource. While this information may be helpful and inspiring to some, I found that they read like adverts and was...more
A really neat book on how to repurpose fabrics. Some fantastic patterns and instructions in here - I really like the pajama pants, the recycled cashmere sweater throw, recycled sweater slippers, baby quilt and hat and toy, little girl pillowcase dress. My FAVORITE is the reversible wrap skirt pattern.
Definitely check this out again.
Also check out alabamachanin.com
Definitely check this out again.
Also check out alabamachanin.com
This book not only has projects but company's that support reusing clothing, green ideas, swaps and even Japanese gift wrap.
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I love the layout of this book and the concept of repurposing. There were lots of great tips for environmentally friendly approaches to sewing and crafting. I have not made any projects yet, but am super excited about the lunch bag, sandwich wrap, and produce bags, to name a few.
Sorry Betz, but this one was snores-ville. I like the leafy scarf on the front cover but fear that upon wearing it I might be mistaken for the Jolly Green Giant! The projects--while cute--were nothing new or groundbreaking considering the cool, innovative stuff I see on blogs every day.
There are a lot of projects in here that are creative and useful. I made the bottle carrier and it turned out great. I am still working on the wrap-around skirt. I can't find a reverse fabric I like enough. I recommend this book. It will inspire.
I really am enjoying sewing again and this book is a great guide with good ideas. Although, as a visual learner I have to read the directions about 8 times before I understand what is going on. More diagrams would be useful.
it has some great projects and not all your usual same old same old projects. Also some great info on repurposing fabric, the patterns could be better designed/explained. I'm excited to try a couple once I find the time!
There are a few good projects in this book. I wouldn't buy it, but I'd definitely check it out from the library again. But it's not really cutting edge with the repurposing or recycling in my opinion.
adult nonfiction; sewing/crafts. Fairly simple projects with reuse in mind. Some of them are cuter/more useful than others, but in the end there wasn't anything that I really wanted to make.
Very sweet book -well designed, well researched and full of useful information. I haven't tried to actually make anything from it yet, but I've my eye on a project or two.
Lovely ideas for re-purposing items. From kitchen items to baby clothes, this book is an easy reference for sewing small items. Cute ideas for everyone and everything.
some good projects i would like to try, but not one i would use or need to have on my shelf- fun if you are wantint a new project or idea
denim shopper bag from a skirt, water bottle sling, reversible wrap skirt,darling aprons from a man's button up shirt.
There are some interesting ideas in here, I really would like to make the auto sunshade out of Capri Sun pouches!
I love making things out of other things so this is right up my alley. I think I actually will have to buy this. It's so easy to get more ideas from the projects in books like this too.
Lots of great projects with materials that are easy to find around the home or thrift store!
Some good projects, very pretty.
Very pretty book. Good for someone who knows how to sew well, but there are a few projects for lunch bags, etc. that I'm going to try.
If you do not read any craft blogs and have absolutely no ideas for making things out of thrifted/repurposed fabrics, you might find some good stuff here. For me (avid reader of craft blogs) most of it was stuff I'd seen before.
I picked up this book from the unprocessed book cart at the library. There are a lot of very cute things in here. However I can't sew to save my life...but I know the people who can will love this book.
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Projects I am going to make from this fabulous book:
- reusable sandwich wrap(s)
- natural produce bags
- reversible wrap skirt
- reusable sandwich wrap(s)
- natural produce bags
- reversible wrap skirt
3.5. I had higher hopes for this book than what it actually delivered. Didn't feel there was anything new.
I might try the door draft that looks like a tree branch. Cute and warm. My favorite. :)
LOVe the slipper pattern and the pillows! haha
Rose
marked it as to-read
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