Use of recycled materials and other materials such as sewing for dolls.
Green is all the "in" thing these days. If you grew up when I did you would think more along the lines of Jim Hansen of Kermit the frog and talk in a weird voice. In fact, the term "going green" has everything to do with our cooperation to not put garbage back into the Earth, but find creative uses for things we otherwise would throw. This is also called "recycling". That's another word you hear often, but I wonder if most of you have considered use when sewing for dolls.
I would like to challenge you to creative look around your home and collection of articles that you might otherwise throw away, but that makes great accessories and clothing for Dolly. Here are just a few items that I have to use:
...Stretch gloves-Any singles on? I too! Cut off from the tips of the fingers and mittens for Dolly. The finger and range from them in leg or arm warmers.
...Tube socks-I know my dryer has eaten up from my husband is so instead of throwing out the lone survivor, I cut them to work as headbands, scarves, socks or even hats (by cutting off closer to the heel).
...Stretched out its links-great for a belt, chain, or different bracelets.
...Handkerchiefs-A few will make a beautiful summer jumper pins or Velcro or sarong skirt country.
...The hand towels or facecloths – what about a vest to wear? Or create a beach towel or colorful rug.
...A dusty paper Bowl or cup-recruit the help of children and use fabric, feathers and paint left overs to decorate a reckless hat for Dolly's costume party. With care, they can even make it in an eye-catching accessory for her next grand celebration.
The plan is to not take an excess amount of your time, but give you some ideas and how they can be used. If you start looking around your House, I bet you will find many functional used for items that might otherwise meet a premature end.
One last thought: use this as a sewing educational opportunities to do with the kiddos in your home. For the smallest, glue, paint or Velcro is appropriate and with a little well-placed newspaper and supervision, they are great helpers for the finishing touch. If they are older, they have cut and hand them that education start sewing. I have great memories of buttons on old face cloths stitching. I felt very mature up. There is no need for children to learn to be creative. They have the creativity that runs circles around most adults. As they see the complex labor you in sewing for dolls, they will increase in importance and it is an ideal training opportunity.
Using articles you have around the House and find teachable moments makes working with recycled materials and other materials so much fun. There is no limit to what you can create. With a little preparation on your part, you can have a child "sewing" in addition to as you piece together a dress on your sewing machine. Look through the leftovers in your dust collection and see what you can make out what you might have thrown!
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