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[Manymakepeaces]

I haven't listed any items that I consider recycled yet, although we use quite a few around the house. Hopefully I'll have some up next year. At the moment I have things that are more 'reuse' I think - vintage buttons being used in bangles (with no destruction of the buttons). They are also partially biodegradeable, being raffia. The dye unfortunately is probably not a good thing for the environment, but I like the colours I'm getting, so I'm not ready to go all natural.

I'm looking forward to seeing what's out there on Etsy as far as Earth-friendly creation goes. I've been very disappointed so far to see a lot of red coral jewellery, so it's good to find a team that cares.

[ScratchMade]

Welcome to the group Rosz!

[Manymakepeaces]

Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Hi and welcome to this amazing group :)

[aclhandweaver]

Hi, New to the team, too! I'll be browsing shops and checking things out here and there when I get chances. Stop by my shop or link up along the way:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/aclhandweaver

aclhandweaver.tumblr.com/

wanelo.com/aclhandweaver

pinterest.com/aclhandweaver/

www.facebook.com/aclhandweaver

http://twitter.com/aclhandweaver

[cornishcontemporary]

I am new to this group and I love collecting and recycling fabrics and fibres!

[Former_Member]

I have dyed my fabric finds with regular dyes, but this summer when I plan on dying fabrics again, I plan on trying out natural dying methods...really sounds fun (and I have to talk my husband into putting a large sink for me too!) .

[Former_Member]

I just found this team, and hope that I will find some kindred spirits who find new lives for old textiles. I dye fabrics and clothing. I've been using synthetic dyes and started growing plants for natural dyes. But my first few experiments with them were not a great success. There's always next summer.

[maxollieandme]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/120553189/button-jewellery-pin-made-with-vintage?ref=af_shop_favitem

made with recycled buttons xxx

[aljdesigns2]

Hi all,
New to the team just today! A few recycled fabric items in the shop this month!Currently, I'm also repurposing vintage wooden wares as well. Be sure to take a peek when you get a chance.
Cheers!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/110762968/recycled-fabric-word-pillow-breathe

[Former_Member]

welcome april glade u said yes to this team ! :) need anything am just a convo away! :)

[Former_Member]

Hi all! :)
My name is Wendy, I live in Belgrade, capital of Serbia (Europe). I design and make bags and accessories. Very often I use (recycle) old clothes, especially when it comes to batik, since it is impossible to buy it here. I also love using old jeans. What really makes me happy is that I have friends in a tailoring workshop and they give me all scrap materials that they would otherwise throw away. I use them for making lot of things eg. flowers and applique.
Here on Etsy I have only one small part of my works, but you can see my entire collections on fb https://www.facebook.com/Design.by.Wendy.Belgrade

[Manymakepeaces]

It would definitely be interesting to hear about people's experiments with natural dyes.

[Former_Member]

Hi!
It's been nice looking around this group to see how people are re-using and upcycling their materials. I've been taking clothes that otherwise would have been given to the thrift store and making plush critters from them. Mostly socks, t-shirts, and (my favorite) blue jeans!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/114351959/plush-elephant-from-upcycled-blue-jeans

[Former_Member]

Just checking in to say HI. I am making children wair from unwanted materials. like factory scraps, textiles from secondhand and charity shops...or just simple recuting what ever I see inspiring

pleas have a look of my shop :)
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/110710861/one-of-a-kind-boys-jacket-from-recycled?ref=shop_home_acti...

[Former_Member]

I learned how to refinish furniture as a young girl because my family loved to go to thrift and antique stores to get our furniture. I equipped my first apartment with dishes, pots, pans, glasses and many other needs from garage sales and thrift stores. I still believe that you use and reuse and then recycle whatever you can. It's not that I don't like new things, it just seems like a waste to reinvent the wheel. Come check out my shop to see my vintage and recycled purses!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150623453/funky-1950s-needlepoint-floral-handbag?ref=shop_home_active
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150661311/if-you-obey-all-the-rules-free-spirit?ref=shop_home_active

[Former_Member]

Hi, I'm new to this team and love the amazing information, tips and interesting threads here! Before any of my clothes go into the donation heap I have to make the decision if it will continue it's life in it's original form or if it will take a new creative journey.

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this team too, I'm still sort of fudging around trying to find my way around teams, discussion threads, posting more than one item at a time, coupon codes and what the hell is 'BNS' when its at home. Anyway Im in the recycling and rehashing game, theres no real plan, just like to morph and transform old tat into beautiful tat! Good luck to everybody with a global conscience!!

[Former_Member]

Hello all! I'm new here and will be opening up shop in the next couple of weeks. I make up cycled wool baby pants, shoes, hats, mittens, and babywearing items. I'll be getting clothing labels (with my name and care instructions), a photog lesson, and other details sorted out soon.

I look forward to any insight anyone has to offer! In particular, the best way to ship wool. Seems usps, but what packaging do you use? Bubble mailers, just plastic, enclose item in a zip-lock? TIA!

[Former_Member]

Thanks for favorite my shop, will get back to you!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mctopart

[Former_Member]

Lianne Bailey from OddmentTweaks I just LOVE your little elephant. Absolutely beautiful!

I'm Sarah and new here. I've just opened my shop this week which sells clutch purses and accessories from rescued, recycled and remnant fabric.

Here's an idea of what I do https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/165848326/royal-blue-silk-dupion-clutch-box?

and I have also just started a blog www.amakeratheart.com dedicated to handmade, sustainable living, where I will post creative DIY tutorials, feature eco-conscious makers and lots more :)