Journal
For the month of March we asked our community to share a make that failed or didn't work out, to celebrate the mistakes that helped us learn, and have a laugh along the way! Everyone has to start their sewing...
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Last month, we asked our community of sewists and home makers to create a textile based item that incorporated a zipper. We know how difficult it can be to sew a zipper, so it was really inspiring to see all...
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At The FAB Team's ReUSE Centre, we come across so many different textiles and notions on our mission of rescuing all usable fabric from Canada's landfills. But our product release this week is truly special and unique, filled with the history of Vancouver's local garment production industry. Introducing our latest drop, Sweater Ribs with a historic local legacy. These Sweater Ribs have not been assembled, and are made in Vancouver by a knitting mill that has been working with the same circular knitting machinery for over 100 years!Â
The FAB Team has perused our vast inventory of rescued dead stock and donated fabrics, to offer our first line of Furoshiki gift wrapping bundles in two different sizes, for all of your gift giving needs this Holiday season!
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While it is important to be aware of frivolous spending and consumerism on Black Friday, it’s equally important to keep in mind the small businesses all over the country who have also been eagerly anticipating this day. They have been hard at work curating beautiful offerings, often partnering with other local small businesses to do so for things like labels, packaging, and shipping materials.Â
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