Aprons: What's Old is New?
Aprons were a staple garment from the past, where are they today? How can we use them again to keep clothing longer?
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Mary Ewell
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Got a Local Jacket?
I found a VT designer who created a signature design of his with local wool. What a great local project - read on.
Mary Ewell
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
Farm to Closet in VT - What About Summer?
Farm to Closet means wool in New England. What sustainable choices do we have during the hot months of summer? Muriel's of Vermont.
Mary Ewell
- Jun 8, 2022
- 2 min
NC Farm to Closet Clothing
US farm to closet clothing from North Carolina. Two companies are online and ready to help you support local projects.
Mary Ewell
- May 17, 2022
- 4 min
Swap Leftovers?
Upcycling doesn't have to mean taking clothing all part in pieces. Sometimes it can be as easy as taking in side seams!
Mary Ewell
- May 3, 2022
- 4 min
Got Regional Fibersheds?
The Northern New England Region is home to several Fibersheds. Let's meet three working in NH, VT, and MA to further regional fiber.
Nichole Bainer
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
To Do or Not To Do - Laundry & Natural Fibers
Worried about washing your natural fibers. Read on as Nicole from Modern Saint Living shares her tips for success.
Mary Ewell
- Oct 22, 2021
- 4 min
Secondhand Clothing - Online & Thrift Pt. 2
A second week focusing on secondhand fashion and the rise of thrift in the US.
Mary Ewell
- Sep 15, 2021
- 5 min
Visible Mending - Anyone can do it
Author tries her hand at the visual mending with a pair of her husband's jeans using the Sashiko method.
Mary Ewell
- Sep 6, 2021
- 4 min
Fast Fashion Q&A
Fast fashion Q&A is a short run-through of basic questions around fast fashion and why I am seeking more locally sourced clothing.
Mary Ewell
- Mar 19, 2021
- 4 min
Our Clothes - Ourselves
How can we continue to feel good about ourselves and be conscientious fashion consumers?
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