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

In today's world, finding simple and practical ways to reduce our environmental footprint has become increasingly important. One area where we can make a significant impact is in our laundry rout...

10 Top Tips for Sewing with Lining Fabrics

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 put on and take off, or simply make an outer fabri...

Wooly Nylon: a guide

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 not spun and so it has a unique soft and fluffy look...

Patterns for sewing your own necktie

Looking to add a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe by crafting your very own custom neckties? We share 16 patterns (including four free ones) to get you started on your tie-making journey....

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

What is 3D Spacer Fabric? 3D spacer fabric is a remarkable textile engineered with multiple layers connected by vertical pile yarns, forming a three-dimensional structure. Typically composed of ...

May 2023 - recycling totals

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 landfills in May 2023. We would like to extend our hea...

More young designers receive free sewing machines

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 young designers. In April 2023, Our Social Fabric a...

April 2023 - recycling totals

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 landfills in April 2023.   To put that into perspecti...

Why we pre-cut our fabric

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 sell pre-cut lengths of fabric. Much of the fabri...

Fabric recycling totals for March 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 sewing-related supplies from ending up in landfills. T...