{"id":3467,"date":"2009-05-29T06:00:53","date_gmt":"2009-05-29T12:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs2.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=3467"},"modified":"2009-05-27T11:06:39","modified_gmt":"2009-05-27T17:06:39","slug":"sewing-green-by-betz-white","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/sewing-green-by-betz-white\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing Green by Betz White"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/search.prairiecat.info\/?itemid=|library\/marc\/PALS-unicorn|2124641\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3468\" title=\"sewing-green\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/sewing-green.jpg?resize=240%2C240&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sewing-green\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/sewing-green.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/sewing-green.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>The eco-movement\u00a0has reached\u00a0the crafts department &#8211; although sewers, quilters\u00a0and crafters have always been experts at recycling. <a href=\"http:\/\/search.prairiecat.info\/?itemid=|library\/marc\/PALS-unicorn|2124641\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Sewing Green<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>by Betz White\u00a0will help you take this tradition even further with patterns, tips and fresh ideas for making the most of found materials.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure what to do with those mis-matched but still lovely sheets and pillowcases? White suggests making lounge pants or a cute summer top. Turn a vintage tablecloth into a charming wrap skirt or placemats into a practical tote bag. Old cashmere sweaters get new life as a luxurious &#8211; but simple &#8211; patchwork throw. Even empty Mylar juice pouches can be stitched into an auto sunshade!<\/p>\n<p>White gives lots of tips on what to look for at flea markets and thrift stores &#8211; what can be fixed and what to avoid. She also profiles several &#8220;eco-innovators&#8221;, people who have embraced the green movement with style, creating organic and eco-friendly materials and products for the public.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a good dash of fun and whimsy\u00a0in all of the projects &#8211; a draft dodger shaped like a log, a tote bag made out of Tyvek envelopes &#8211; but they&#8217;re also practical and made with basic skills anyone can master. It&#8217;s repurposing made fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The eco-movement\u00a0has reached\u00a0the crafts department &#8211; although sewers, quilters\u00a0and crafters have always been experts at recycling. Sewing Green by Betz White\u00a0will help you take this tradition even further with patterns, tips and fresh ideas for making the most of found materials. 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