I was talking to a friend today about thrift stores and re-using, and I remembered this quote in the current Country Living, from Natalie Chanin, "Don't toss out clothing just because it's got a small stain or rip. Instead, add personality by stitching an applique or patch over the spot. You'll also help cut down on the more than 12.4 million tons of textiles Americans throw away each year."
Incredible.
I like this idea very much, and enjoy seeing how other put this practice into use - such creativity out there, and so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about do this! If I threw out all the clothes I got paint on, I'd be in trouble..lol
ReplyDeleteYes - I used to think that it was better to bring my unworn clothes to Savation Army, but if they're not in style anymore - maybe it's better to cut them up, or modernize them in some way! Something to ponder.
ReplyDeleteI really like Natalie Chanin's Alabama Style books. Someday I'll have time to work on her handstitched ideas.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that number is still astonishing me - even though I think I've encountered it before.
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