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Denim Warp and Weft

Jeans are made from denim and upcycling them is a wonderful way to help the environment, create unique clothing and items, contribute

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October 27, 2023
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Sustainable Halloween: 12 Ways

Creating sustainable Halloween costumes is a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate.  Below are 12 different ways to make sustainable Halloween costumes

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October 20, 2023October 20, 2023
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Release the Chains!

Upcycle worn and preloved jeans with parts you might have overlooked. Some of the most creative work with denim upcycling comes from

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October 18, 2023
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Paint and Sew Denim

A very happy collaboration was formed after a young artist attended one of my workshops. I had always admired his painted denim

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September 11, 2023
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Denim Overalls Dress

In college I had a pair of “lucky” overalls that I always wore for difficult exams and for some reason they seemed

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August 29, 2023
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Another Workshop

Mother’s Day in Nicaragua is celebrated on May 30th.  There is a shelter in Managua for mothers with their children who are

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June 5, 2023
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col·lab·or·ation

Earth Day is only celebrated once a year on April 22 although it should be every day. This year is no exception

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May 6, 2023
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First Denim “Art”

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, a group of women artists in Managua decided to host a series of

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April 6, 2023
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Not Just One, but Two Ponchos!

Two denim ponchos have emerged after exploring new ways to deconstruct jeans. Harvesting denim usually involves getting as much usable fabric as

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March 16, 2023
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A Real Beauty Queen

First, let me clarify by clearly stating that I am NOT a fan of beauty contests. With that being said, I was

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February 6, 2023
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