Posts Tagged ‘repurpose’
Books: Pattern and Technique Books for Carefree, Recrafted, and Embellished Clothes for Kids
Though I still have yet to find a book that addresses boys clothing patterns specifically, here are two recently-published books which focus on girls that are worth mention: Carefree Clothes for Girls, and Hand Me-ups. 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 »