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5 Free Sewing Patterns to Pair with Our New Cream Cotton Baby Rib

Our new Cream Cotton Baby Rib is has just launched, and we’re already imagining all the cozy, wearable pieces it could become. Baby rib knits are a fantastic addition to any handmade wardrobe - the...

11,404 Pounds Diverted from Landfill in March!

March was a big month for Our Social Fabric - and for textile reuse in our community. Thanks to your donations and support, we diverted an incredible 11,404 pounds of fabric and sewing-related mat...

6 Sewing Patterns to Pair with Poplin

Picked up some poplin and wondering what to sew? Here are sew of our pattern picks to pair with poplin... Cotton poplin is a maker’s favourite - breathable, sturdy and perfect for garments that ne...

February 2026 was a big month!

Because of you, February was a big one! Together, we diverted 4,671 pounds of fabric and sewing supplies from landfill in just one month. These materials came from generous manufacturing partners a...

Sew & Show 2026 Kickoff: One Fabric, Three Inspiring Makers

Sew & Show 2026 Kickoff: One Fabric, Three Inspiring Makers We’re thrilled to begin our first Sew & Show of 2026 by celebrating the creativity of three talented community members who each t...

🚨 January 2026 update!

Our Social Fabric diverted 2,482 pounds of fabric and sewing materials from landfills last month - keeping more materials out of waste and closer to new life in creative projects!  A big THANK YOU ...

Zero Waste January: Repurposing Fabric for Eco Clean-Up

When we think about fabric waste, we often focus on scraps left over from sewing projects - but one of the simplest, most practical zero-waste solutions doesn’t require a sewing machine at all. Fab...

Zero Waste January: The Art of Visible Mending

January is the perfect time to slow down, take stock, and make our wardrobes work harder for us. As part of Zero Waste January, we’re sharing some of our favourite visible mending techniques - simp...

Zero Waste January: Tips to Reduce Fabric Waste in Your Projects

January is the perfect time to embrace new habits - and what better way to start the year than with a focus on zero-waste sewing? Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or just starting out, reducing fab...

Rethinking Fabric Scraps & Sewing More Sustainably

In sewing spaces, scraps are inevitable - but waste doesn’t have to be. We encourage our community to see offcuts and remnants not as leftovers, but as materials in waiting. When we shift our minds...