Re:Fashion Wardrobe, The: Sew your own stylish, sustainable clothes

The Re:Fashion Wardrobe by Portia Lawrie is a groundbreaking guide that not only introduces you to the art of sewing but also empowers you to make a positive impact on the environment. With a notable rating of 4.6 stars and recognition as one of Publishers Weekly’s Top 10 Lifestyle books in 2023, this book stands out in the world of sustainable fashion.

Portia Lawrie, known for leading the Refashioners – fashion reuse pioneers, takes readers on a transformative journey. The book addresses the critical issue of clothing waste due to fast fashion trends and provides a solution: creating a sustainable capsule wardrobe tailored to your style.

The emphasis on practicality is evident in every project, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced sewers. The book encourages readers to adapt and cut away at various clothing items, from tops to trousers and dresses, empowering them to build a stylish, modern capsule wardrobe suitable for year-round wear.

Sewing Tutorial: Fitted tunic from a Re-fashioned button-up shirt and a t-shirt

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I am just smitten with this felt gingerbread house bag. This would make such a sweet special Christmas accessory for a kid. It’s a free pattern at Benzie Design, designed by Gracie from Hello Gracie Makes. It’s packed with adorable gingerbread house details, like swirls and stripes and scallops adoring the doors and windows.

And while all those details might seem like this would be a complicated pattern, it’s actually not. The bag itself is made from felt, which makes finishes edges unnecessary. (All of those scalloped edges are just cut from felt, no edge finishing required.) The strap is super simple, made from rope with knotted ends. And all those details are made with some basic hand embroidery stitches. Sparkle felt makes it extra cute.

The striped scallop roof is actually the top flap of the bag. A magnetic snap makes it a secure closure. The rope straps are attached through felt loops at the side of the bag.

They rate this project as an intermediate level, and it should take about 6 hours to make start to finish. That’s doable for a Saturday project or a couple of evenings. Full color photos step you through the entire process.

The project includes a shopping list for all of your supplies. They’ve got a shop so you can order all of them from Benzie if you like and get exactly the supplies used in the project. I noticed it includes a pair of scallop shears, which makes cutting all the scalloped edges for the roof and around the door a breeze.

Finished dimensions of the little felt gingerbread bag are approximately 6 ½” wide x 7 ½” tall. That’s the perfect size to hold a small book, a small toy, or a notepad and some cute pens.

Go to Benzie Design to get the tutorial and free pattern for the felt gingerbread house bag.

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