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  • Fabric recycling totals for January 2023

    by Colleen Rhodes
      We're pleased to shared that in January 2023 we diverted 6,739 lbs of fabric and sewing-related materials from landfill. Our donors included l...

  • Knit fabric scrap busting patterns

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Looking for a pattern to use up knit fabric scraps? We share some of our top picks.  Anyone who sews knows what it’s like to have to deal with scra...

  • 2022 recycling totals

    by Colleen Rhodes
      2022 has been a busy year over at OSF HQ. We’ve saved a lot of fabric and sewing-related materials from landfill, over 34,000 lbs to be preci...

  • How to sew with rick rack

    by Colleen Rhodes
    It's cute, and slightly retro, but did you know there are many ways you can use rick rack in your projects?  Professor Pincushion has an awesome v...

  • 10 easy craft ideas with buttons

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Do you have more buttons that you can sew onto a garment? Or do you want to find a unique way to use some of your special buttons? We share 10 use...

  • Young designers given head start with free sewing machines

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Textile recycling initiative and non-profit, Our Social Fabric, is embarking on an ambitious scholarship program to equip youth in the city with fr...

  • 9 uses for bias tape

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Bias tape is a sewing room staple but have you considered all the ways you can apply it to your project? We share 9 uses for bias tape. 1. Binding...

  • Four essential tips for sewing with waterproof fabric

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Our team has been sewing with our 3-ply waterproof softshell and we've picked up a few tips and tricks along the way that we wanted to share with ...

  • What is a cord stop? And how do I use it?

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Today we're discussing everything cord stops! What is a cord stop? Cord stops, or cord locks, have a spring action locking mechanism that holds a ...

  • Holiday Shipping Dates 2022

    by Colleen Rhodes
    Buying a gift for someone special? Or maybe you’re planning some sewing time during the holiday period. Make sure you place your order with us b...

  • How to shorten a zipper

    by Colleen Rhodes
    We sell a multitude of quality zippers but what happens if the zipper you have isn't the right length? No problem! Shortening a zipper is simple.  ...

  • Fabric recycling totals for November 2022

    by Colleen Rhodes
    We saved 2,195 lbs (980 kg) of 'waste fabric' and other sewing related materials from landfill in November.  Our donors made sure that the items t...