Textile Recycling

Sewing with deadstock fabric is a sustainable way to make use of leftovers from fabric mills or apparel manufacturers. Deadstock might include fabric with flaws, caused by damage in the production or dying process. Considered to be waste, these unwanted or unused textiles would normally be sent to the landfill.

“Our Social Fabric” is a non-profit fabric store in Vancouver, B.C. selling donated deadstock fabric. There, I purchased an array of 100% cotton pieces to make warm weather hats. I also picked up some vintage hat patterns, thread, and woven fabrics. A nostalgic journey back to my youthful sewing self!

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