Sewing Green - Softcover

White, Betz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584797584 ISBN 13: 9781584797586

Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc, 2009

Synopsis

By its nature, do-it-yourself sewing is environmentally friendly. In Sewing Green, Betz White takes stitching to an even higher level of sustainability, presenting 25 projects made from "repurposed" thrift-store and back-of-the-closet finds and organic fabrics. White's whimsical yet practical designs include an apron constructed from men's dress shirts (and a wallet from the shirts' cuffs!), a soft blanket pieced from secondhand cashmere sweaters, and even a tote bag refashioned from used Tyvek envelopes. Along the way, White dispenses tips on everything from how to deconstruct old garments for reuse in new creations to how to wrap gifts with resusable fabric scraps instead of paper. Inspiring profiles about well-known leaders in the eco-stitching movement are sprinkled throughout, and a complete resources section helps crafters make eco-smart choices. With Sewing Green, today's sewers will be fashioning handmade heirlooms and sustaining traditions for generations to come.

About this title

About the Author

Betz White is known for her unique take on the art of felting - using castaway sweaters to create what she calls "felted wool, artfully stitched." Her designs reflect everyday objects in a fresh light, with a splash of wit and whimsy. A prolific felter, sewer and knitter, Betz sells her one-of-a-kind recycled wool items across the globe. Her work is regularly featured in a variety of magazines, web sites and blogs. She teaches workshops, and shares her felting tips and techniques on her blog at www.betzwhite.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584797584
• ISBN 13: 9781584797586
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144