In my SUSTAINABLE SEWING online course, I talk about sustainable options for fabric and patterns, including vintage and secondhand.
I just finished this skirt out of a bold red & white print I recently bought secondhand from Austin Creative Reuse. Look closely & you’ll see there’s an additional floral texture in the fabric.
Other than the fabric, I had all the supplies for this skirt in my studio. Sewing from your stash is a great way to reduce waste. I was able to find the vintage buttons from my magic button jar, which never disappoints. This is the third time I’ve made this skirt from McCall’s 5460 (©️1977) so even the secondhand pattern is getting reused.
Pro-tip: Whenever you have a button placket that gaps open (it happens around convex areas of the body), you can sew in a secret snap to keep it closed.
This pear tree is right outside of my art studio. There must be more than a hundred pears growing on it. Isn’t it magical?
I’m wearing the MORE LOVE tee I designed & produced for Dead Rock West, and the message seems more relevant than ever.
Thank you for stopping by, and please check out my SUSTAINABLE SEWING online course!