History of National Sewing Month
Read the History of National Sewing Month
2009 - Reuse, Remake, Restyle
The new mantra for 2009 aims to encourage sewers to innovate while they recreate. Sewers are challenged to Reuse, Remake, Restyle their favorite fads into timeless garments, home décor items or even a trendy new bag. Antique linens are becoming children’s dresses and unadorned jean jackets are becoming wearable works of art with the addition of ribbons, feathers, trims and free-motion embroidery. Even Tyvek dog food bags are enjoying new lives as reusable tote bags!
Sewing is not only fun, it’s a great way to save money. Hemming skirts, appliquéing over stains, replacing buttons and repairing tears are much easier on the budget than buying something new. And the feeling of creating – or recreating – is addictive and the results can often be dramatic with just a few hours spent with needle and thread.
2008 -
Go Green! Sew Green!
We see our environment differently now and recognize that we can make a difference without sacrificing comfort or style. New advances in “green” technology and processes mean you can now Sew Green! with beautiful, organically grown fabrics that are good for you and safe for the environment. Sewing Green doesn’t require that you toss your fabric stash though. You can still Sew Green! by choosing sewing notions that are eco-friendly and by using compact fluorescent bulbs in your sewing room.
Another great choice is something we’ve all done for years - re-use, re-make and re-style! Who hasn’t turned a fabric scrap into a contrasting pocket or appliqué? How about snipping buttons from a hopelessly stained jacket and re-using them on a new suit? Consider donations and recycling before relegating old clothes to the landfill. Even polyester and Polartec can find a new life.
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