Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably

#206: How to Sew More Sustainably for Kids


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Is there any point in trying to sew more sustainably for kids when they’re just going to grow out of their clothes in five minutes? Of course there is! And there are a TON of ways to do it. From pattern and fabric selection, to ensuring durability and repairability, in this solo episode we cover ways to create clothes that the kids you’re sewing for will love to wear, for as long as possible. 

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Check out related episodes:

  • Ep. #11: Sewing Vs Kids
  • Ep. #33: Encouraging Kids to Sew
  • Ep. #75: Go Recreate with Linnea Larsson
  • Ep. #122: Zero Waste Sewing for Kids with Liz Elliot
  • Apple Tree Pattern Co. has a ton of ‘Grow With Me’ styles, including this cool Dolman hoodie pattern:

    Check out the ‘outgrown’ extend system by Columbia clothing company:

    Buttonhole elastic is great for making adjustable waistbands:

    My son’s ‘Pig from Bunny Vs Monkey’ World Book Day costume with leggings that he now uses as PJ bottoms:

    The ‘Looshkin’ costume that became a regular sweatshirt when the white tummy was removed:

    No shame in buying a ready made patch to make a garment more wearable to a child!

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