Posts Tagged ‘making clothing last’
The 8 Commandments of Children’s Clothing Care
Last month, Cintas Corporation which makes corporate uniforms as part of the services they offer, released their 8 Commandments Of Garment Care. While they intended these clothing care tips for hotel managers who want to get the most out of the uniforms their employees wear, their suggestions may as well have been written for household managers who want to get the most life out of the clothes their kids wear. Read the rest of this entry »
The Impact of Unwanted Clothing
The average American throws away 70 pounds of clothing each year - here are ideas on how to reduce your impact and clothe your child at the same time. Read the rest of this entry »
Refashioning, repurposing, and renovating kids clothes
So much of what we encounter today is new, free of blemishes, history and a personal touch. When we reinvent a used clothing item - whether through repurposing, renovation, refashioning with embellishment, or simply rewearing it with new accessories - we bring these characteristics back into the mix. Finding ways to reinvent clothing is a creative, fun, and thrifty way to add unique and memorable items to your children's closet. Here are some ideas on how, but I hope you'll share your reinventions, as well. Read the rest of this entry »