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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...

Recycling totals - June 2023

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 from ending up in landfills. The commitment of our v...

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...