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Where Have you Been? Rather, Where Have I Been?!

My obsession with upcycling denim has only grown as I have found new and ridiculously abundant sources of jeans. From traditional patchwork

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June 8, 2021June 8, 2021
mhwespinosa
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denim, denimlover

Spring and Other Ideas Have Sprung

The Vernal Equinox and fresh new ideas have come! While the pandemic continues to rage on, life goes on. Nature continues in

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March 23, 2021
mhwespinosa
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denim, denimlover, denimupcycle, spring

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
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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
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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
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denim, denimlover, jeans, patchwork, sewing, upcycledenim, upcyclesewing
6 Comments on Sewing Censorship, Seriously?!

Maybe not Words of Wisdom, but They are Mine!

February 1, 2021
mhwespinosa
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denim, mending, sewing

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
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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
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cotton, denim, denimlover, ethicalsewing, fabric, jeans, linen, reuse, sewing, textiles, upcycle

Monday Musings #4: MLK, #46, and #4

This week:  Martin Luther King Day, Inauguration of a new US President and Covid creation #4. First, the dream of racial equality

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January 18, 2021
mhwespinosa
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denim, denimlover, ethicalsewing, jeans, patchwork, remake, reuse, sashiko, sewing, slowfashion, upcycle, upcyclesewing

An Ode to my Very Loved Mom Jeans

As you age, perhaps you might become less concerned about what people think about your clothing and more concerned about how they

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December 21, 2020
mhwespinosa
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boro, denim, jeans, repair, sashiko, visiblemending

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