Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog for adding ruffles to the bottom of girls’ leggings. The gathered ribbon adds such flair, and you won’t believe how easy it is! Get the tutorial.
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Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog for adding ruffles to the bottom of girls’ leggings. The gathered ribbon adds such flair, and you won’t believe how easy it is! Get the tutorial.
[via Sugar Bee blog]
In an era dominated by fast fashion and disposable clothing, the concept of repairing garments might seem like a relic of the past. However, as awareness of environmental issues grows, so does the recognition of the importance of sustainable fashion practices. One such practice gaining momentum is the art of repairing clothes—a simple yet powerful way to reduce waste and minimize the environmental impact of our wardrobes.
Fast fashion, characterized by its rapid production cycles and low-cost, trendy clothing, has become synonymous with overconsumption and environmental degradation. The industry’s reliance on cheap labor, synthetic materials, and intensive manufacturing processes has led to significant environmental consequences, including:
Amidst growing concerns about the environmental impact of fashion, repairing clothes offers a sustainable alternative that aligns with the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Here are some reasons why repairing clothes is an eco-friendly choice:
Repairing clothes doesn’t require advanced sewing skills or expensive equipment. With a few basic tools and techniques, anyone can breathe new life into their wardrobe. Here are some simple repairs you can tackle at home:
As consumers become increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint, the demand for sustainable fashion practices continues to rise. Repairing clothes represents a practical and accessible solution that empowers individuals to make a positive impact on the planet. By embracing repair culture and adopting a mindset of mindful consumption, we can collectively work towards a greener, more sustainable future—one stitch at a time.
amanda says
We are baptizing our 14 year old daughter this easter vigil.we are dressing her in the traditional white,poofy,midthigh length baptism dress with a matching bonnet,lace anklets and white mary janes.I sewed ruffles across the back of the white rubber pants she is wearing over her cloth diaper.i used regular white thresd and did 6 rows of ruffles from side seam to side seam.they will look very cute under her short dress!
Clarice A. says
When our daughter made her First Holy Communion at 14 in the class of 2nd graders,she had to wear rubberpants under her dress like the little girls do,so i sewed lace around lace around the waist and leg openings to make them cuter.