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Make a fold-up tote bag

We found (and tested) this super simple pattern for making your own fold-up tote bag. It's a quick sew and the result is a useful bag to keep in your bag, car, or jacket pocket for impromptu shopp...

Our Social Fabric Extends a Helping Hand to Mamas for Mamas in Wake of Wildfires

At Our Social Fabric, we firmly believe in the power of community and the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need. This August, we had the privilege of making a meaningful donation...

Celebrating 4,803 Pounds of Materials Saved from Landfill in August 2023

At Our Social Fabric, we are thrilled to share some exciting news from August 2023. Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, loyal customers, and dedicated volunteers, we have managed to d...

Free gift with purchase

FREE GARMENT LABELS Yours with every $50 spend*   We have designed 10 garment labels to include in your hand-sewn, slow fashion makes. Spend $50 either in-store or online and we’ll give you a pac...

Six Free Sewing Patterns for Orange T-Shirt Day

The next National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Saturday, September 30, 2023. We created a collection of orange fabrics that are perfect for creating your own orange t-shirt to mark the day....

Only a Few Weeks Left to Enter the #OSFChitoComp

Time's Ticking: Only a Few Weeks Left to Enter the #OSFChitoComp! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ There are only a couple of weeks left to showcase your chitosante masterpieces and seize the chance to win a gift card fo...

Extended store opening times

Creating an inclusive shopping experience: introducing our special shopping period At Our Social Fabric, we believe that accessibility and inclusivity should be at the heart of every shopping e...

Enter our Chitosante Competition!

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... We just received another batch of this fabulo...

Recycling totals - July 2023

  In July 2023, together, we managed to divert an astounding 2,210 lbs of fabric and sewing-related materials from ending up in landfills. This milestone is a testament to the passion ...

Celebrating Creativity and Sustainability: The Outcome of the 2023 Upcycled Competition

Our Social Fabric volunteers MaryAn Webb and Jacquelyne Allen with competition finalists. We are thrilled to share the remarkable success of Our Social Fabric and The Wilson School of Design 2023...