Could you sew only with second hand fabric? No more fabric shopping, only thrifting and receiving donations. Would that feel frustrating, or would it unlock some inner creativity and resourcefulness? Space scientist and passionate maker, Rachel Kirby, sews almost exclusively within this limitation, and spills the tea on how and why it works for her.
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Rachel Kirby can be found on her website, @fibre.and.space on Instagram and @GeoPlaneteer on Twitter.
Rachel’s self-designed Solar System jumper went viral!
Rachel was inspired by Samantha @pippy_eve on Instagram to try her hand at sewing her first garment by using the Justine skirt pattern by Ready to Sew and some cotton fabric she found at an op shop.
The only piece of from-the-bolt fabric Rachel has used for herself was to make some Arenite pants, pattern by Sew Liberated.
Image source: Rachel Kirby
Listen to Episode 69: Making Mindfully with Judy Williment-Ross.
Rachel’s TNT (‘tried and tested’, or ‘tried and true’) patterns:
Image source: Rachel Kirby
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#129: How to Sew Clothes From Fabric Scraps
#128: Scrap Strategies, Part 2
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#125: Vintage Sewing Not Vintage Values with Stephanie Canada
#124: Fearless Sewing with Tony Rea
#123: Sewing When Your Wardrobe is Full
#122: Zero Waste Sewing for Kids with Liz Elliott
#121: Creative and Resourceful Sewing with Judy Williment-Ross
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#119: Seasonal Stash Organisation
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