| Description |
96 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Summary |
Sew 25 stylish, reusable projects to help reduce waste. 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 eco-friendly gift. Vegan alternatives are suggested where possible. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
10 tips for the complete beginner -- Materials & tools -- Useful stitches -- Key techniques -- Make-up remover pads -- Wax sandwich wrap -- Wax snack pouch -- Bath sponges -- Hemp tote bag -- Baby wipe bag -- Bottle bag -- Stocking gift bags -- Grocery bag -- Plant pot covers -- Fabric gift wrap -- Gift cube -- Gift bags -- Repair kit -- Bowl covers -- Apron -- Wipes : baby wipes, tumble drier sheets, kitchen wipes -- Foldaway bag -- Cork lunchbag -- Cutlery roll -- Face coverings : simple mask, shaped mask, mask carry, pouch. |
| Subject |
Machine sewing.
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Sewing.
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Sewing -- Environmental aspects.
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Sustainable living.
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Machine sewing. (OCoLC)fst01004826
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Sewing. (OCoLC)fst01114124
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Sustainable living. (OCoLC)fst01742265
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| Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
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Instructional and educational works.
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| ISBN |
9781782219262 (paperback) |
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1782219269 (paperback) |
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