Sewing is a great hobby that can keep you occupied, provide stress relief, and engage the senses. It also gives you a way to reuse materials to prevent waste and clutter. For instance, you can ...

A couple of months ago, my friend Klay—who also happens to be a Down To Earth graphic designer, a crafter and the blogger at Klaydoughdreams —gave me a big box of fabric she no longer needed. Klay, ...

Use your fabric scraps to create a colorful and lightweight bowl. To start, cover the outside of a bowl with aluminum foil or plastic wrap so that the fabric will release from the bowl when dry. This ...

Reduce waste by giving your used materials new life. If you trip on the pavement and rip a hole in your jeans, there’s no need to throw them out. Clothes patches can save the day by covering up the ...

These beginner-friendly projects will turn your fabric leftovers into functional and decorative treasures. If you sew, quilt, or craft, chances are you have a growing pile of fabric scraps that are ...