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  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Crafting Sustainable Dryer Balls: A DIY Solution for Eco-Conscious Laundry

    by Colleen Rhodes
    In today's world, finding simple and practical ways to reduce our environmental footprint has become increasingly important. One area where we ca...

  • 10 Top Tips for Sewing with Lining Fabrics

    by Colleen Rhodes
    From skirts and shorts to dresses, jackets and coats, linings are a great way to finish off the inside of your garment neatly, make it easier to ...

  • Wooly Nylon: a guide

    by Colleen Rhodes
    If you're a sewing enthusiast, Wooly Nylon thread is a game-changer for your projects. But what exactly is it? Wooly Nylon thread is no...

  • Patterns for sewing your own necktie

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Looking to add a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe by crafting your very own custom neckties? We share 16 patterns (including four free on...

  • 3D Spacer Fabric: what is it and how can you use it?

    by Colleen Rhodes
    What is 3D Spacer Fabric? 3D spacer fabric is a remarkable textile engineered with multiple layers connected by vertical pile yarns, forming a t...

  • May 2023 - recycling totals

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, we have saved a remarkable 6,469 lbs of fabric and sewing-related supplies from ending up in land...