All Discussions Tagged 'refashioning' - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-29T05:22:47Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=refashioning&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWardrobe Essentials - Stitcher's Embracing the Slow Clothes Movementtag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-28:6365347:Topic:635212011-06-28T17:39:45.099Zladykatzahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/ladykatza
<p>Thanks to <a href="http://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks" target="_self">Charlotte</a> and her discussion about the <a href="http://charlottesewfarsewgood.blogspot.com/2011/06/dressmaking-join-go-slow-clothes.html" target="_blank">Slow Clothes Movement</a> I started thinking again about something that has always been of interest to me. Reducing waste and making a statement about unfair labor practices that bring us cheap and disposable clothing.</p>
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<p>Thanks to <a target="_self" href="http://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks">Charlotte</a> and her discussion about the <a target="_blank" href="http://charlottesewfarsewgood.blogspot.com/2011/06/dressmaking-join-go-slow-clothes.html">Slow Clothes Movement</a> I started thinking again about something that has always been of interest to me. Reducing waste and making a statement about unfair labor practices that bring us cheap and disposable clothing.</p>
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<p>So, with that in mind I had an idea: Not a challenge or a competition, but a new approach to how we sew and use materials. The following are the highlights of my thought process:</p>
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<p>1) Take into consideration your lifestyle and your "palette", as it were. Plan projects based on what will get the most mileage.</p>
<p>2) Use fabric or notions you already have in your stash, maybe even lay out your fabric for inspiration.</p>
<p>3) Refashion old items or shop at thrift stores (charity shops for you UK people) with an eye of someone that knows they can 'make it better'. </p>
<p>4)Use those patterns! We all know we horde! And remember you don't have to do it EXACTLY like the cover says. Try it with a different sleeve than what is shown. All the big 4 since 1972 have been standardized. You can probably use pieces from another pattern with just a little more effort.</p>
<p>5)If inspiration hits and you just need to make something crazy fabulous don't squash the bug. This is still about creative outlet. The goal here is to make ourselves more conscious about what we are sewing. </p>
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<p>To Make it an Ongoing effort:</p>
<p> a) Post here what you think your lifestyle needs in way of Essentials.</p>
<p>b) Lets break it up into Seasons. Make sure to let us know which Hemisphere you are in!</p>
<p>c) Look to SewWeekly, your support community! I think it would be great if we could even </p>
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<p>I think it would be awesome if we could make a button to put on our profiles or websites. I could take a stab at it, but it might take me a week or so. So how about everyone else? I would love feedback on this idea!</p>