Sew eco - Ruth Singer

Sustainable sewing projects don't have to be scratchy hemp skirts and

brown patchwork aprons - you could be making beautiful one-off pieces

for yourself and your home from unique and unusual eco-friendly

recycled or vintage fabrics. A whole new generation of savvy craftsters have been dusting

off old sewing machines and revving them up, but they don't want to

make just any old thing. This book will guide readers through a series

of stylish sewing projects with a focus on sourcing and using

sustainable fabrics. The projects teach different aspects of sewing,

starting with making cushions from recycled shirts, old jumpers,

vintage buttons and other materials, working through making simple

skirts and bags, to using leather appliqu, working with vintage lace

and peace silk, using organic fabrics for scarves and shawls and even

'upcycling' an old suede skirt or hat into something beautiful and unique.