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How to use twill tape - we share 7 uses for twill tape

In this blog post we share many of the ways you can use twill tape. Such a simple notion but with so many applications, here are just seven of the ways you can use twill tape on your next sewing p...

Sew a gift bag

We show you how to sew a useful drawstring bag that is finished neatly inside and stands on its own. A quick make, this is a great project to try if you want to learn a couple of seam finishes (tu...

5 project ideas for beads

We are like magpies over these pretty beads! We had a donation of high quality beads and jewelry findings in all shapes, colours and sizes. We keep imagining all the possibilities - not just for j...

Fabric recycling totals for October 2022

  In October 2022 Our Social Fabric gave 1,329 lbs of 'waste fabric' and other materials a second chance. We received these donated materials and with the help of our team of volunteers we sorte...

More opportunities to shop in person

Yes that's right! We're expanding our opening times. In November and December* our store will be open every Thursday 3pm-7pm and every Sunday 10am-1pm. We know you've been asking for more opportu...

Fabric recycling totals - September 2022

1,755. That’s the number of pounds of fabric and sewing related materials we kept out of landfill in September 2022.  Can’t visual 1,755 lbs? It’s about the same as a male bison. That’s a lot of f...

The Ultimate List of Canadian Indie Sewing Pattern Designers

As a Canadian fabric store we love to use our fabrics to sew with patterns drafted by Canadian designers! Here we share our ultimate list of Canadian indie pattern designers.

What are hoodie knits?

We are lucky to regularly receive hoodie knit fabrics from a Vancouver-based manufacturer who sew for a Canadian women's fashion brand. These deadstock knits are top-notch and we are grateful to be...

Rib knit sewing challenge

To show you all the different ways that rib knit can be used, the Our Social Fabric team spent this week sewing lots of samples.  Check out what we made below and let us know which patterns you li...

Guide to rib knit fabric

Heard of rib knit but not sure what it is? Or want some guidance on how to sew with rib knit? We have a guide to give you all the information you need about working with rib knit fabrics.