Shopping for antique and vintage furniture can score you a quality piece on a budget. Make it your own with inspiration from ...

"I do this to make catnip toys for my cats.” Pet owner shares simple DIY dog toy made out of fabric scraps: 'Great idea' ...

Ravel has targeted the textile fiber known as elastane, which is also called spandex or Lycra. It’s added to athletic wear, ...

The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.

Ellen Larsson turned celebrity dressing on its head when she began putting A-listers in everyday objects. After her Paris ...

Looking for a low-budget ottoman for storing cushions and blankets? Try this easy DIY that repurposes a milk crate into a ...

On UpCyclie’s website, one encounters patches of fabric coming together in bewildering patterns the way smithers of coloured glass do in a Kaleidoscope. These patterns have names and an assigned ...

Money for Nothing presenter Jacqui Joseph. Queen of upcycling Sarah Moore has some thrifty tips on how to find fabulous fabric without breaking the bank. 'Vintage fabric can be very expensive if ...

Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a ...

The fashion institute’s Sew-Off competition held on its Northeast Portland campus focused on repurposing — or “upcycling” — fabric. The challenge for the 35 contestants: Accept a bag of ...

Marie Blundon was into upcycling before it was trendy. The Corner Brook woman remembers how her mom would make quilts. “I ...

Upcyclers must ensure that their activities comply with IP laws to avoid legal challenges from trade mark owners who may ...