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  • Together, We Saved 1,313 lbs of Fabric in August

    by Gemma Davison
    Together, We Saved 1,313 lbs of Fabric in August In August, our community kept 1,313 lbs of fabric and sewing supplies out of the landfill. That’s...

  • Think Outside the Cushion: The Surprising Versatility of Home Decor Fabrics

    by Gemma Davison
    When you hear “home decor fabric,” you might think of pillows, curtains, or maybe a reupholstered armchair. But what if we told you these sturdy, ...

  • 🌿 2025: The Year So Far at Our Social Fabric

    by Gemma Davison
    We’re halfway through 2025, and it’s a great time to pause and celebrate what our community has achieved together so far this year. Every metre of...

  • The Life of a Fabric Donation: From Drop-Off to New Home

    by Gemma Davison
    Ever wondered what happens to your donated fabric after you drop it off at Our Social Fabric? Whether it’s a bag of quilting cotton from a home sew...

  • Tips for Using Bonded Fusible Interfacing

    by Gemma Davison
    How to Get the Best Results with Bonded Fusible Interfacing Bonded fusible interfacing is used to add structure and durability to your sewing proj...

  • A record breaking year

    by Gemma Davison
    Thanks to this amazing community, we diverted over 145,302 lbs of fabric and sewing supplies from Canadian landfills this year—the most we’ve eve...

  • Sew a thread catcher and pincushion

    by Gemma Davison
    So you just opened the thread catcher and pincushion kit in your 2024 Countdown Calendar... today we're sharing a quick and easy tutorial by Man S...

  • Sew Reusable Tea Bags

    by Gemma Davison
    Love a soothing cup of tea? So do we!  Make your tea making more sustainable by sewing your own reusable tea bags. It's a great way to use loose le...

  • Bonded Fusible Interfacing: What you need to know

    by Gemma Davison
    When it comes to elevating your sewing projects, the right tools and techniques can make all the difference. One such tool that deserves a place i...

  • Sew your own packing cube

    by Gemma Davison
    How to Sew a Packing Cube A packing cube is a compact bag designed to organize and compartmentalize clothes in your luggage while also compressin...

  • Our top 3 fabric gift wrap methods

    by Gemma Davison
    Our top 3 fabric gift wrap methods We love using our fabric scraps and special pieces of cloth to wrap gifts for our favourite people. Today we sha...

  • Practice mindful hand sewing with a simple felt purse

    by Gemma Davison
    As we countdown the last few weeks of the year, it's the perfect time to slow down and enjoy a little mindful crafting. Today's 2024 Countdown Ca...