Envisioning a new project that uses existing scraps will be easier when you know what you're working with. To organize your scrap stash, sort fabrics by size—so you can easily see which pieces are big ...

When a shirt is stained beyond saving or those threadbare jeans can’t make one more trip to the donation bin, don’t toss them just yet. With a little creativity, you can turn worn textiles into useful ...

As global director of product at Royal Robbins, Scott Hamlin was responsible for eliminating the outdoor-clothing company’s “fabric liability” — mountains of surplus cloth. “It wasn’t quite enough to ...

How do you combat people's clear desire to buy garments cheap? Zoe Robinson, founder of The Good Wardrobe: Sometimes gently explaining to someone the general process of producing a £3 cotton jumper: ...

To make sure your fabric scraps don't peel off, secure their edges properly. You can either apply a thin layer of glue all ...

With its robot battles, 3D printers and rocket displays, the Champlain Mini Maker Faire at Shelburne Farms had a decidedly high-tech vibe. But this celebration of innovation in September included at ...

The pandemic has become a turning point for fashion labels as local designers have begun to search their souls to figure out if there is any way they are responsible for the spread of COVID-19. Some ...