Episode 42: Sustainability and Sewing Part 2




Love to Sew show

Summary: <p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1145" src="https://i0.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sustainability_1.jpg?resize=1140%2C760" alt="" width="1140" height="760">We hear from the sewing community about ways we can be more sustainable in our sewing practice. We discuss favourite scrap-busters, eco-friendly options for fabric and yarns, and organizations and initiatives making a difference in our community.</p> <hr> <p>We’re going to Quebec! Come chat about clothes at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2055754131348225/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love to Sew Montreal Meet-up!</a></p> <ul> <li>Location: <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/muERefeDjqx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Fontaine Park, Montreal</a> (Exact location in the park will be announced in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2055754131348225/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook Event Group</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovetosew.podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> on the day)</li> <li>Date: Saturday, June 9th, 2018</li> <li>Time: 12:00–17:00 EDT</li> </ul> <p>We are hoping for good weather so that we can set up near the water, have a picnic, and hang out for the afternoon.<br> Come when you please, bring your own snacks and beverages, and wear your handmades (if you want) so we can feel them up!</p> <p>Email <a href="mailto:hello@lovetosewpodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hello@lovetosewpodcast.com</a> if you have any questions!</p> <hr> <ul> <li> <div> <a href="https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/search.php?search_query=organic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More Organic Cotton Fabrics</a> at <a href="https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blackbird Fabrics</a>!</div> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/hemp-organic-cotton-mini-stripe-denim-blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1147" src="https://i1.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Hemp_OrganicCotton_MiniStripe_DenimBlue-2__39048.1525803116.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000" alt="" width="1000" height="1000"></a></p> <p><strong>Suggestions from the community to use those Fabric Scraps!</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Make hair ties and scrunchies for yourself or kids using scraps of knit fabrics</div> </li> <li> <div>Use scraps as wrapping paper. This is especially popular when gi</div> </li> </ul>