by Colleen Rhodes
May 28, 2023
We are thrilled to share an update on our Sew Fun(d) scholarship program, which has already provided brand-new sewing machines to four talented y...
by Colleen Rhodes
May 1, 2023
Thank you to our amazing followers and customers for helping us save 4,889 lbs of fabric and sewing-related supplies from ending up in landfil...
by Colleen Rhodes
April 24, 2023
We explain why we pre-cut fabric in today's blog post.
Fabric stores have the option to sell their fabric by the meter and cut it to order or to...
by Colleen Rhodes
April 5, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that in March 2023, Our Social Fabric was able to divert an incredible 6,531 lbs (2,962 kilograms) of fabric and sewi...
by Colleen Rhodes
April 4, 2023
In the first three months of 2023, Our Social Fabric has saved over 7,000 kilograms of fabric and sewing-related materials from landfill. That’s ...
by Colleen Rhodes
April 1, 2023
Our cone threads are a great way to get fantastic value when purchasing thread for your projects. If you have a serger or cover stitch our cones c...
by Colleen Rhodes
March 28, 2023
Shirting fabrics - not just for shirts! We share six types of garments you can sew with cotton shirtings.
Shirting fabrics are known for their cr...
by Colleen Rhodes
March 25, 2023
Cotton muslin is a versatile and affordable fabric that can be used for a variety of sewing projects. Its natural colour makes it a great neut...
by Colleen Rhodes
March 9, 2023
Our Social Fabric is handing out six free sewing machines to youth in the Vancouver Lower Mainland as part of our scholarship program, Sew Fun(...
by Colleen Rhodes
March 5, 2023
Four aspiring young designers have already received a brand-new sewing machine as part of our Sew Fun(d) scholarship program. Here, program manager...
by Colleen Rhodes
February 27, 2023
In sewing speak, colour blocking is mixing two or more differently coloured fabrics within a single garment. It might mean choosing a different co...
by Colleen Rhodes
February 25, 2023
You might have seen packets of pretty lace hem tape (also called lace seam binding) in our store but have you wondered how to use it? Today on the blog, we show you step-by-step how to apply lace hem tape.
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