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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Super inspiring day yesterday, protesting ICE with 100k other Bay Area folks. And all the kids!! Seriously the San Francisco high school students showed up with passion and organization and it gave me hope.

Woman wearing a shirt that says 1-800-ABOLISH-ICE watching speakers at a protest in a park.

Kids holding protest signs surrounded by other protestors in a park.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Did a last minute upcycle today for a denim jacket because I had an event to go to and nothing to wear. Abolish Ice!!!

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Most recent finish — patched these 501’s with t-shirt scraps I wove together and then added a bunch of stitches to hold it in place.

Pair of light jeans laying on a table with a large patch on the leg made out of thin strips of t-shirts is bright colors that have been woven together.

Pair of light jeans with a large patch on the leg made out of thin strips of t-shirts is bright colors that have been woven together.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

That is the most accurate statement I’ve ever read.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I love how this chair turned out! It was actually a fairly quick project—I’d already done some of the denim patchwork. And now I have a chair pocket for snacks!! #denimupcycle #upcycling #creativereuse #textileartist

An arm chair with wooden legs covered with patchwork denim with a denim side pocket.

The back of an arm chair with wooden legs covered with patchwork denim.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Did shibori dying today it was super fun. We didn’t really follow the instructions… #textiles

Cream colored fabric with little bits scrunched up and rubber bands around the little knots.

A giant silver bowl with folded fabric that has been dyed blue, waiting to be rinsed out.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Current project: recovering this chair with patchwork denim. So far I’ve done a great job taking it all apart…

The bottom of a chair at an angle on the floor while a women pulls off the fabric covering it.

The bottom of a chair, lying on its back on the floor. You can see the wood bottom because the fabric has been removed.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

I’m so proud of how this dress turned out. I just love turning scraps or discarded fabrics into something beautiful that I know I’ll wear. #upcycledfashion #creativereuse

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I have this sweatshirt that is super comfy but I don’t love the colors of the screen print, so I’m experimenting by embroidering with Sashiko thread on top. I think I like it… not totally sure where this will end up. #upcycledfashion

A grey sweatshirt with orange lines and lettering being covered up with hand sewn chain stitches with sashiko thread.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Not that I needed an excuse, but I decided to make an upcycled patchwork dress for H+H next week. I’m newly obsessed with using a flatlock stitch to make patchwork.

Pieces of denim that are being made into a dress sitting on a work table with pins and some pattern pieces.

Close up of four pieces of denim sewn together with a flatlock stitch

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Anyone else heading to H+H Americas in Chicago next week? Yep, I’m going to a trade show for new product when my focus is upcycling and secondhand. But that’s exactly where we need more sustainable voices! To create real change you can’t just yell into an echo chamber, you need to reach out.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

You might be wondering, what the heck is that? Well, it’s old jeans I made into appliqués I made into a clockwork orange bear wearing a hat and sunglasses that I’m now making into a shirt to wear to a sustainable fashion event for San Francisco Climate Week. Duh. #sustainablesewing #upcycledfashion

A dress form that is being used to work on a shirt that is made from old jeans that were made into appliqués that were made into a clockwork orange bear wearing a hat and sunglasses.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I think my cat is broken. She almost fell asleep sitting like this.

Dilute calico cat sitting with her arms over the arm of a couch, like a human would sit.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

More secondhand fabric shops by state! These are all small businesses and/or non-profits ❤️♻️ The live map: www.sewingthroughfog.com/thriftyourfabric #shopsecondhandfirst #creativereuse

Screen shots of Google maps showing red dots where secondhand fabric stores are located along with the names of those stores.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I visited the scrap exchange last year and loved it! Such a great space.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

No time like the present to start shopping secondhand! I will be sharing other states this week and Canada. These are all small businesses and/or non-profits ❤️♻️ The live map: www.sewingthroughfog.com/thriftyourfa... #shopsecondhandfirst #creativereuse

A location icon with the words “Used Fabric and Craft stores to shop instead of Joann” written on top.

An image from Google maps of California and Hawaii with red location icons and the names of secondhand fabric stores.

An image from Google maps of washington, Oregon and Idaho with red location icons and the names of secondhand fabric stores.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

My favorite play in the world. There is a PBS version from the 80’s that I used to watch all the time growing up.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

My mom’s photos from her protest in Santa Rosa, CA.

Protest sign that reads “ikea has better cabinets”

Protest sign that shows Trump in a triangle like the KKK

Protest sign that shows Smokey the Bear and says “only you can prevent fascism.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

I just remembered to post it. I can’t sew past sundown because I refuse to use lights that actually produce light, and instead stick to pretty vintage ones 😅

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Me: I really like simple, minimal quilts, I want to make more like that. Also me: what if I did appliqué leather clamshells on top of pieced denim strips? #quiltsky #upcycled

Strips of denim underneath red leather clamshells and one white leather clamshell.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Normally I do buttonholes on my machine but this was through 6 layers of fabric and the machine buttonhole was super wonky—I was pleasantly surprised how well this worked with all the bulk!

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Today I did my first hand sewn buttonhole. Why did I wait so long?? So easy and perfect way to finish this upcycled denim coat.

Close up of a denim coat just showing the front where there is one button covered in wool.

Close up of a buttonhole half sewn and a needle and thick thread attached.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I’m not on here a ton but I’m trying!

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Just gave a lecture at UC Berkeley for the class “The Politics of What We Wear”, and I’m feeling so good. I like guild lectures but getting to talk to college seniors about the apparel industry and textile waste and upcycling, it just feels like I’m actually creating change. #sustainablefashion

A white woman with brown hair and a white t-shirt standing in front of a projector talking. On the projector is pictures of people on the streets of Dhaka.

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Fibershed @fibershed.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The latest issue of Southern Cultures asks how we might imagine a progressive way forward for textiles in the U.S., with attention to sustainability, craft preservation, cultural heritage, justice and equity, entrepreneurship, and global economics. Explore it here: buff.ly/K2Z682p

Southern Culture magazine cover. Winter 2024. The Future of Textiles.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

american masculinity is so amazing. caring about clothes as a man apparently makes you "gay" but our position on geopolitics totally depends on whether you wear a suit

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Heidi Parkes is a master storyteller and her use of upcycled and repurposed materials creates magic in her quilts. I interview her about her award winning quilt “Mimi, Mimi, Mimi”. @heidiparkes.bsky.social youtu.be/ZEJEExa3g-w?...

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QuiltCon '25 Interview with Winner Heidi Parkes on her upcycled materials #sustainablesewing

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Want to be inspired? Listen to Émilie Trahan talk about why she uses upcycled and repurposed materials in her award winning quilts. It was a joy to chat with her. youtu.be/g1_yctCf9jE?...

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QuiltCon '25 Interview with winner Émilie Trahan on using upcycled materials #sustainablesewing

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Just reading this made me need to take a nap. No more apps!!

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

You know @zakfoster.bsky.social and I are going to find the only secondhand fabric at QuiltCon and support them. They are called Sew Renewable!

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I plan to! There just might be a fair amount of recovery naps.

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I need all the thoughts and prayers for this one 😅

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Drinking a leisurely cup of coffee at my dining table, mentally preparing my introverted self for 4.5 days of so many people before I head to the airport for my flight to Phoenix. My emotions: 😁😳🤪🫠🫣😊 #quiltsky

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Sewing through Fog @sewingthroughfog.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

So many projects in process 🫠. But at least I finished this one! Or re-finished it…

Close up shot of an indigo dyed belt with an eyelet and tie

The back of an indigo dyed dress that was made from a vintage quilt top.

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