Sew Eco-Friendly: 25 reusable projects for sustainable sewing

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Sew 25 planet-saving projects to help reduce waste

It’s never been more important to be mindful of what we consume. This book will help you to make 25 small but meaningful life swaps to help reduce waste. For example, trade in your disposable face wipes and replace them with washable pads; make beeswax fabric wraps and elasticated covers so that you never have to buy single-use plastic food wrap again; make a sturdy shopping tote to replace single-use plastic versions.

Packed with all the easy-to-follow instructions and friendly sewing tips you expect from Debbie Shore, this book also contains hints and tips for face scrubs, bath salts and more to use with your new projects, or to make a perfect eco-friendly gift.

From the Publisher

Create 25 stylish projects that will help you live more sustainably.

Sew more, waste less.

It’s never been more important to be mindful of what we consume. This book will help you to make 25 small but meaningful life swaps to help reduce waste and live more sustainably. Replace disposable face wipes with skin-friendly, washable pads; make beeswax fabric wraps so that you never have to buy single-use plastic food wrap again; make a sturdy shopping tote to replace plastic bags; trade in gift wrap and tape for stylish fabric wraps and gift bags.

Packed with all the easy-to-follow instructions and friendly sewing tips you expect from Debbie Shore, this book also contains hints and tips for face scrubs, bath salts and more to use with your new projects, or to make a perfect sustainable gift.

Projects include:

Wax Sandwich Wrap

Keep your lunch fresh in these stylish wax wraps. They are so simple to make in your chosen fabric and size.

Hemp Tote Bag

Hemp is a wonderfully strong, natural fabric that comes in many weights. This bag is made from hemp canvas, which becomes softer over time.

Plant Pot Covers

Plastic plant pots aren’t the prettiest of things, but many plants are grown in them. Instead of throwing them away, why not disguise them with fun fabric bowls?

Repair Kit

Fill this handy case with products to help your wardrobe live longer. Needles and thread for a quick repair on split seams; fusible webbing for the hem that’s come down, and safety pins to hold it up until you can get to an iron; a small pair of scissors; and anything else you need!

Cutlery Roll

Keep your own cutlery, reusable straw and napkin in your bag and you’ll never have to ask for plastic in takeaway shops again!

Foldaway Bag

You’ll always have a shopping bag handy with this slimline foldaway bag. Make up a few and keep them in your handbag and car.

Apron

I’ve included an apron in this book because if we keep our clothes clean we’ll be using the washing machine less!

Face Coverings and a Carry Pouch

Keep you face coverings clean and tidy in this simple pouch, which can also be clipped onto a wristlet or lanyard. Keep one in the car and one in your handbag so you’re never without a clean mask!

Meet Debbie Shore

Debbie Shore is a best-selling and award-winning author. She began her career as a children’s television presenter and since then has appeared regularly as an actress in various popular dramas and as a presenter on shopping channels. Debbie has developed her own range of fabrics, designed her own patterns, writes for several popular sewing magazine and has written over 20 books for Search Press with several more underway. She is the winner of Craft Influencer of the Year 2020 in the Craft Business Awards, and Social Media Influencer of the Year 2019 in the British Sewing Awards. Debbie has over 230,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, which has over 30 million views. In 2018, Debbie launched her Half Yard Sewing Club, a monthly subscription service based on the mega-selling Half Yard series, and won the 2019 IPG Digital Publishing Award.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Search Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 3, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1782219269
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782219262
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.13 x 0.28 x 10.25 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Sew
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