Category Archives: Textile Waste
Maitland City Op Shop & Preloved Shop Guide
Set halfway between Newcastle and the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Maitland is a town with [...]
Bateau Bay Op Shop Guide
Bateau Bay is known for its picturesque, unpatrolled swimming beach located within the Wyrrabalong National [...]
Toronto NSW Op Shop Guide
I discovered the Toronto op shops at the start of the new millennium when we [...]
Hot Tips for Op Shopping Mindfully
It’s tempting to go to the op shop with the urge to buy everything just [...]
5 Unique Guiding Principles for Op Shopping
Shopping centres filled with chain stores that sell brand new items have become bland, conspicuous [...]
Visible Mending Books to Help You Start Repairing your Clothes
Have you stopped wearing the clothes you love because of a pesky hole, slight tear [...]
Socks are Miscellaneous Textile Waste
Instigated by an inbox message, I discovered that socks are miscellaneous textile waste that add [...]
I Made this Practical & Affordable Reusable Shopping Bag
The geometric design on this dark blue t-shirt captured my attention on my opshop travels. [...]
Blue Wrap Couture
Here is Melinda’s story on her evolution of ideas and design which inspired her submission [...]
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Creative Upcycling with Bedsheets and Fabrics
Have you ever wondered what to do with those old bedsheets and fabrics at the [...]
Creative Repurposing with Blankets and Jumpers
Have you ever wondered what to do with the old fashioned wool blankets or the [...]
Creative Repurposing with Vintage Tea Towels
Have you ever wondered what to do with those old tea towels at the back [...]