Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. If you have never attempted to make your own clothes before, or if you have little or no sewing skills, finding some good reference materials is a great place to start. Learn How to Sew.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. From photography to woodworking to painting to sewing, you can use your talents to create personal and unique gifts. There are a number items now that are created from recycled materials, as well as other eco-friendly materials. Buy Vintage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

If you have talent with a sewing machine, you can even make them look nice. Instead of using paper towels for every spill, you can invest in some washable dish towels. Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. You can even make your own dish towels out of old bath towels.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

They tumble them around in giant tumblers full of volcanic pumice rocks and stones, push them sanding machines, or blast them with silica dust. And while denim is recyclable into wall insulation, most everyone just throws the jeans away, heads to the store, and repeats the cycle, over and over again. How do manufacturers do that?

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