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Sew & Show 2026: Cloudy Sky Supplex Jersey

One fabric, four sewists, and four completely different garments - our third Sew & Show of 2026 highlights just how versatile our Cloudy Sky Supplex Jersey is. The Our Social Fabric Sew & ...

A Beginner’s Guide to Zippers

Zippers are one of the most common closures used in sewing projects, but with so many styles available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Whether you're making a skirt, repairing a jack...

5 Tons of Fabrics Saved from Landfill in May

Together, we diverted 10,261 lbs of textile waste in May!  That's more than 5 tons of fabric, notions, yarn, and sewing supplies kept in use and out of the landfill in just one month. This achievem...

2.8 tons saved from landfill in April

In April, our community diverted 5,680 pounds of fabric and sewing-related materials from landfill through Our Social Fabric. That’s more than 2.8 tons of textiles and supplies given a second life ...

Four perfect patterns for our newest fabric

Our new plain weave cotton blend is one of those quietly powerful fabrics that works across so many wardrobe staples. It’s stable, breathable, easy to sew, and holds structure without feeling stiff...

Sew & Show #2 of 2026: Forest Green Cotton Baby Rib

Our second Sew & Show feature of 2026 highlights the versatility of our beautiful Cotton Baby Rib – Forest Green. This soft, stretchy knit proved to be an inspiring base for four members of our...

5 Free Sewing Patterns to Pair with Our New Cream Cotton Baby Rib

Our new Cream Cotton Baby Rib is has just launched, and we’re already imagining all the cozy, wearable pieces it could become. Baby rib knits are a fantastic addition to any handmade wardrobe - the...

11,404 Pounds Diverted from Landfill in March!

March was a big month for Our Social Fabric - and for textile reuse in our community. Thanks to your donations and support, we diverted an incredible 11,404 pounds of fabric and sewing-related mat...

6 Sewing Patterns to Pair with Poplin

Picked up some poplin and wondering what to sew? Here are sew of our pattern picks to pair with poplin... Cotton poplin is a maker’s favourite - breathable, sturdy and perfect for garments that ne...

February 2026 was a big month!

Because of you, February was a big one! Together, we diverted 4,671 pounds of fabric and sewing supplies from landfill in just one month. These materials came from generous manufacturing partners a...