A new year usually brings a whole bunch of new things which means it’s time to sort through your closets and cupboards to create space but out with the old and in with the new need not be wasteful!
Grab my easy ways to declutter sustainably and create some awesome eco habits this year!
My DIY closet audit will guide you through my simple wardrobe decuttering formula and provide you with the tools needed to create a fab ecofashion wardrobe too!
Once you’ve decided what needs to go, let your friends and family take a peek through it all and take whatever their heart’s desire. It’s much better to have those items go where they will be used and appreciated instead of dropping them at overcrowded thrift shops where less than 20% of donations actually make it onto the racks and shelves for sale.
Sell your unwanted gear online. Since secondhand, vintage and sustainability have become trendy there are now loads of apps, websites and virtual marketplaces to resell those bits you no longer need.
Load up a bag or two and attend a local swap! Not only will you be re-homing your excess stuff but you may just find a few new to you treasures to take too!
Refashion, reuse and repurpose! My easy to navigate tutorial index has hundreds of tutorials to help you upcycle everything from clothing to furniture. (Learn the very easy basics of hand sewing right here and you’ll always be able to reattach a button, stitch up a rip, add a funky patch and even shorten or lengthen + take in or let out less than stellar fitting clothing!)
Offer your unwanted items for free. There are tons of freecycle and Buy Nothing groups worldwide – simply search the sites to find one in your local area or start your own!
Donate items where they are actually needed.
Contact local organizations and charities for a complete list of wanted items, here’s a few ideas to get you started:
- Schools and community centers can usually use stationary & craft supplies.
- Food banks and shelters welcome non-perishables and toiletries.
- Animal shelters may accept clean bedding, towels and soft toys.
- Organizations that support low income families, job-seekers and the homeless usually share needed items on their websites.
What will YOU be doing with your unwanted items this year?
Packed with over 100 tutorials + loads of thrifty tips & tricks, Refashioning 101 has absolutely everything you need to create your own unique, sustainable wardrobe!
The techniques and tutorials in this book can easily be tweaked and used for tons of other projects! As every combination of materials will have a unique result there’s no mistakes in refashioning and upcycling, if a refashion doesn’t turn out as intended simply transform it into something else!
You’re only limited by your own imagination.
Reusing what you already have in your closet, shopping preloved and refashioning are a marvelous start to a wardrobe full of truly sustainable fashion that reflects your own unique style!
