We're all becoming much more conscious about our impact on the planet and the environment and many of us are looking for ways to reduce that impact. At Patterntrace we use eco-friendly packaging, our paper products are all made in a local mill plus our Patterntrace Swedish Tracing Paper is compostable! We've found several eco-friendly sewing projects which can help you make a difference.
Reusable kitchen roll
This is a really quick make which can help make a big difference. Find the tutorial over on the Sewing Bee Fabrics website. I made 10 of these last year, backing them with an old towel and use them all the time. Not only has it reduced my paper usage but it also saves money too as I now rarely buy kitchen roll.
Beeswax wraps
Beeswax wraps are rapidly becoming the popular alternative to cling film, reducing down our reliance on plastic. Plus you can use your favourite fabrics so it makes you smile when you open the fridge/your lunchbox. There's a tutorial on how to make them here.
Napkins
Another quick and easy make. Instead of using paper napkins why not make a selection of cloth ones? This tutorial from Crafty For Home tells you how.
Dish sponges
Pop over to the A Rose in a Tinted World blog to learn how to make these zero waste dish scrubbers using your scraps.
There we have it, several great eco-friendly projects, the question is which will you make first?