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Not Always from Scratch

This is how one morning began. Lots of coffee, but not enough energy to start a big project. An oversized denim work

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November 11, 2022
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized, Upcycle Denim
denim, jeans

Challenge Accepted!

Never one to accept a social media challenge, well… today, I did. Zak Foster is a delightful quilter who recently posted a

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October 24, 2022
mhwespinosa
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#quiltyghost, denim, denimlover, Halloween, jeans, Quilts, slowfashion, upcycle

Visibly Mend it, Don’t Hide it!

ETCA means El Transito Center for the Arts and is located in El Transito, a small fishing village on the Pacific coast

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May 18, 2022
mhwespinosa
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#mending, denim, jeans, repairclothes, repairing, slowfashion, stitching, visiblymend

“Angels We Have Heard on High…”

These angels were easy to make from jean pockets. Free instructions are here on this web page.

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
angels, Christmas, denim, homesewing, jeans, slowfashion, upcycledenim, upcyclejeans

“Delta Variant Blues”

Another self-imposed pandemic quarantine as the Delta Variant raged and more precautions meant more stay-at-home time. All those “lemons” which were dozens

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October 12, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
boro, denim, denimlover, embroidery, jeans, patchwork, sashiko, slowfashion, upcycledenim

Super-Duper Easy, Less Landfill Waste, a few $ and hours = a Shift Dress + WIN!

It all began with buying denim by the pound. Mind you, there were some flaws. But with only pennies at stake, there

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March 11, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
denim, denimlover, denimupcycle, jeans, recycle, sewing, slowfashion
2 Comments on Super-Duper Easy, Less Landfill Waste, a few $ and hours = a Shift Dress + WIN!

Is it Too Good to be True if it is Free?

NO, it is not too good to be true. YES, it is true. So, with that simple clarification, please drop me a

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March 2, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
denim, denimlover, jeans, recycle, remake, repurpose, reuse, upcycle

Sewing Censorship, Seriously?!

I am a bit perplexed by this. Why would you censor words that are not racist, xenophobic, prejudice, political, religious, misogynist, critical

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February 7, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
denim, denimlover, jeans, patchwork, sewing, upcycledenim, upcyclesewing
6 Comments on Sewing Censorship, Seriously?!

Mending a Shoulder while Making an Elephant

My physical therapist has been wonderful in helping me regain mobility and strength after damaging my arm and shoulder. The guilt is

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January 28, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
denim, denimlover, jeans, sewing, upcycle

Choose Fabrics Ethically: A Simple Rule of Thumb

The quick guide: Rule of thumb When choosing your fabrics and textiles it is often difficult to know which are best for

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January 25, 2021January 25, 2021
mhwespinosa
Uncategorized
cotton, denim, denimlover, ethicalsewing, fabric, jeans, linen, reuse, sewing, textiles, upcycle

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