When a shirt is stained beyond saving or those threadbare jeans can’t make one more trip to the donation bin, don’t toss them just yet. With a little creativity, you can turn worn textiles into ...

Upcycling and repurposing or recycling allows businesses to sell unique items, but also to keeps clothing out of landfills, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sustainability starts in your closet. "Creative Living" host and WLS radio personality Jane Clauss coined the term "upcrafting" and has been repurposing clothes and items since before ...

Fort Gibson resident Raigen Leflore finds creative ways to save money by mending her own clothes. “Once I figured out how clothing works, I found a love for mending,” she said. “I can keep my clothes ...

Upgrade women’s clothing to men’s with these cool ideas for reusing and repurposing clothes. simple alterations like resizing, adding buttons, or changing hems can give garments a fresh, masculine ...

You might be surprised by the potential your old, distressed or even stained clothing still holds. While these items may no longer be suitable for wearing in public — or even at home — they can enjoy ...

Brad Pitt, Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum might not impress Shania Twain much, but do you know what does? Sustainable fashion. The country singer gave us all an inside look into how she develops her ...

From freecycling groups to upcycling brands, these initiatives are helping discarded clothes and textiles find a meaningful second life ...

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