In this episode, we talk all about thrifting textiles to use for sewing garments. We cover where and how to find the good stuff, cleaning and stain removal, pattern placement, and thrifted garment inspo! 🧵🪡

Show Notes:

• EstateSales.net
• ShopGoodwill.com
• Lisa’s Yanta Overalls (made from a tablecloth!)
• Stain Solutions – University of Illinois Extension
• “The Burn Test – how to identify the fibres in your mystery fabric” by Elisalex de Castro Peake on the By Hand London blog
• Franklin Jay
• Episode 186: Transforming Thrifted Textiles with Francisco Diaz
• Francisco’s Ilford Jacket from a thrifted tablecloth
• Francisco’s dresses from thrifted silky shirts
• Pyschic Outlaw
• Riikka Alanko’s ZW Gather Dress from a thrifted child’s sheet
• Alissa B. of JabellaFleur’s thrifted pillowcase top
• Alissa B. of JabellaFleur’s Gunne Sax dress from sheets and lace curtains