Pattern Spotlight: 10 sustainable projects
Sustainable sewing means sewing in a way which leaves a minimal impact on the planet. We’ve curated 10 of our favourite sustainable sewing projects to create a variety of helpful–and beautiful–items to use at home or to gift to someone special. Let’s take a look!
Why not start with an easy that makes something sustainable AND useful? Simplicity 9308 is a Learn to Sew pattern that is great for beginners and include pattern pieces for tote bags in three different sizes. Use your scraps to make something unique!
Wanting to keep your produce fresh and organised? Make your own fruit and vegetable storage bags using McCall’s 8236. These are a great to keep with your reusable shopping bags and for storage in your fridge or cupboard.
Did you know you could sew a mop pad? That’s right! McCall’s 8236 includes a pattern to sew a removable mop pad that can be used then removed and easily washed as well as a handy washing bag.
If you have a drip coffee machine, why not try making reusuable coffee filters? Hear us out! These are a handy substitute for reusable features and McCall’s 8236 comes with two different sizes to suit most coffee machines.
A quick and easy pattern to take advantage of cotton and linen scraps is to sew your own tea towels! Simplicity 9357 includes the tea towel design AND the pieces to sew a matching harvest apron that is great for carrying produce in.
If you are cooking something delicious for a gift, why not make a reusable carrier bag? Simplicity 1236 helps you make container carrier, bowl covers and even a reusable pice plate cover with a video tutorial.
Do you have a furry friend? Simplicity 9510 is a great pattern to use up all those tiny scraps with pet beds in three sizes that can hold a lot of fabric pieces.
Is there someone in your life with an important milestone coming up? Try sewing a memory bear. Simplicity 9569 is a great pattern to use scraps and create a treasured keepsake for a big life event!
Sewing your own clothes can be a totally sustainable action! Create pieces you love that you know you will wear for years. You can also try colour blocking to use up your larger scraps and create something unique. Simplicity 9615 is a beautiful dress pattern featuring contrasting panels for just this reason!