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  • Make a fold-up tote bag

    by Colleen Rhodes
    We found (and tested) this super simple pattern for making your own fold-up tote bag. It's a quick sew and the result is a useful bag to keep in y...

  • Our Social Fabric Extends a Helping Hand to Mamas for Mamas in Wake of Wildfires

    by Colleen Rhodes
    At Our Social Fabric, we firmly believe in the power of community and the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need. This August, we...

  • Celebrating 4,803 Pounds of Materials Saved from Landfill in August 2023

    by Colleen Rhodes
    At Our Social Fabric, we are thrilled to share some exciting news from August 2023. Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, loyal custome...

  • Free gift with purchase

    by Colleen Rhodes
    FREE GARMENT LABELS Yours with every $50 spend*   We have designed 10 garment labels to include in your hand-sewn, slow fashion makes. Spend $50 ...

  • Six Free Sewing Patterns for Orange T-Shirt Day

    by Colleen Rhodes
    The next National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Saturday, September 30, 2023. We created a collection of orange fabrics that are perfect for...

  • Only a Few Weeks Left to Enter the #OSFChitoComp

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Time's Ticking: Only a Few Weeks Left to Enter the #OSFChitoComp! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ There are only a couple of weeks left to showcase your chitosante maste...

  • Extended store opening times

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Creating an inclusive shopping experience: introducing our special shopping period At Our Social Fabric, we believe that accessibility and incl...

  • Step by Step: How to Donate to Our Social Fabric

    by Colleen Rhodes
    So you’ve got some fabric or sewing supplies that you no longer need and you want to donate them to Our Social Fabric? Well, read on for a step-by-...

  • Enter our Chitosante Competition!

    by Colleen Rhodes
    For the next few weeks, we're running a special competition to celebrate one of our team's favourite fabrics - chitosante! Read on to find out more...

  • Recycling totals - July 2023

    by Colleen Rhodes
      In July 2023, together, we managed to divert an astounding 2,210 lbs of fabric and sewing-related materials from ending up in landfi...

  • Celebrating Creativity and Sustainability: The Outcome of the 2023 Upcycled Competition

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Our Social Fabric volunteers MaryAn Webb and Jacquelyne Allen with competition finalists. We are thrilled to share the remarkable success of Our ...

  • Recycling totals - June 2023

    by Colleen Rhodes
    We are pleased to be able to share that in June 2023, with your support, we were able to save 6,576 lbs of fabric and sewing-related materials fr...