green crafts

A simple tutorial with pictures on how to use recycled juice drink bags to make a zippered pouch.

I really love the idea of using what we already have- so many designers are coming up with ways to upcycle instead of just always make new!

There is general consensus within the DIY community that what we do has a uniquely positive effect on the world. Our universal philosophy suggests that embracing methods to handmake your own belongings is fulfilling and thought provoking. Yet, quiet debate continues as to the long-term advantages of buying handmade. Is it a truly effective way to bypass corporate interests and consumerism?

An article chock full of tips for finding used sewing machines for your craft projects. Thrifty and green!

Do you knit, sew or practice some other form of craftsmanship? Are you a crafter interested in using non-toxic materials or recycling household "trash" into creative goods? If you're someone who's both concerned about the environment and the creative type as well, you can do more than throw your trash into the recycling bin.