Posts Tagged ‘repurpose’

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.

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.

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.