Tips for Sustainable Sewing

[@CelesteKristan4444]

Heck yes! In the last 2 years I've started sewing to kick fast fashion, went zero-waste and switched to a completely plant based diet!! #doitfortheplanet

[@Mellysews]

That's a huge level of commitment, high five to you!

[@CraftyAsFolk]

love your channel! I have been upcycling all sorts of things and it is really fun and a way to be really creative :)

[@Mellysews]

I'm so glad!

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Melissa!! Wonderful vlog.. 💜💜🧵🧵

[@Mellysews]

Thank you!!

[@mariav.4832]

great tips! love your circle skirt! thank you! 😚

[@Mellysews]

Thanks! I've surprised myself with how much it actually gets worn.

[@mariav.4832]

Really beautifully made! 👌😚

[@makeitjoyful]

Amazing tips. Thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@momgrandma5496]

Vintage sheets are made of good-quality fabric. I don’t buy new clothing anymore, only buy pants new as it is difficult to find them at my local Goodwill store. It’s hit or miss, great when they have 50% off. I have 3 crates of old jeans to make into new projects. Especially now, we have to be mindful of wasting resources and money.

[@Mellysews]

Love sewing with vintage sheets!

[@jennifercraven6042]

I love upcycling by harvesting fabric from thrifted clothes lol! I also get old purses and reuse the hardware when making new bags

[@Mellysews]

I do that too! Forgot to mention that in this video but I should have.

[@sarrahdillon1228]

Yes! I always feel bad about making new clothes when there is so much textile sitting at thrift stores.

[@Mellysews]

Yes, and it's so often less expensive than new fabric!

[@4K68]

great video

[@Mellysews]

Thanks!

[@randalllaue4042]

Don’t forget old linens... Blankets have great potential!...

[@Mellysews]

Yes

[@panda5122]

I learned to use old clothes as cleaning rags from my parents. Ratty tshirts and towels, old socks, etc. They had a box next to their washing machine with all the cruddy clothes to use for cleaning. Now I do the same thing :)

[@Mellysews]

Great tip!

[@randalllaue4042]

You can also repair them...

[@panda5122]

@@randalllaue4042 I'm referring to clothes that are worn out beyond repair.

[@randalllaue4042]

@@panda5122 I just spent time on U tube, and it seems that everything can be up cycled and reusable... 😳🙏