September is sewing month and we're collaborating with partner blog Green in Real Life to look at home sewing and textile waste. My personal sewing is definitely not zero-waste (and will probably never be), but it is considered. I use a wide variety of materials, not all eco-conscious and I have a long way to go towards reducing and/or making full use of scraps, but every little bit helps! The process of trying to make good use of what I already have available has actually been a great creativity booster. I also have to confess that I feel a lot less indulgent about making "just for fun" items when the material is reused from what would otherwise be rags or straight rubbish, makes good use of off cuts, or uses material that has been kicking around in my stash for ages. If you're trying to be a more considered sewist or crafter, here are some ideas and interesting links:
