A short and sweet episode for you this week. Inspired by my love of the Great British Sewing Bee I wanted to talk a little bit about upcycling and recycling.  We are very lucky in the UK to have access to a wide variety of different fabrics and I do love to create garments from new fabrics but it hasn’t always been this way and from necessity comes creativity. During World War 2 for example the Make Do and Mend campaign encouraged house wives to create garments from curtains, parachutes and even their husbands clothes.  But now there is a new nuance added to the equation - the environment. We are becoming more aware of the impact waste and we each have a role to play in trying to ensure that we minimise our contribution to landfill. So learning to upcycle and consciously recycle is a fantastic way to do our bit. In this episode you will hear: > A few reasons why you should consider upcycling > Some different approaches to getting started upcycling > Some inspiration from the recent Reduce, Re-use and Recycle episode of the Great British Sewing Bee and how you can try it too! Useful links and resources So I have a lot of links and resources for you this week to explore and enjoy. > Hand & Lock: Article Upcycling through the ages > Circular Online: Article on UK Contribution to textile waste > Roberta Style Lee Article: 5 of the best apps and websites for selling preloved clothes in the UK > Other Websites and apps to sell clothes or buy second hand > Vinted > Gumtree > Shpock > Ebay > Fashion Revolution - resources and how to video tutorials on upcycling > Well and Good: How to upcycle clothes you will actually want to wear > Paper Michey: Turning trousers into a crop wrap top > The Sorry Girls: Fall Fashion Hacks and upcycles including a fabulous silk bomber jacket from a silk shirt > Sarah Tyau: Playlist of videos on hacks and refashion ideas I'd love to see your upcycle successes so DM me or tag @sewmuchmorefun on your Instagram posts of your creations. Connect with me: Website: https://sewmuchmorefun.co.uk Instagram: https://instagram.com/sewmuchmorefun Facebook: https://facebook.com/sewmuchmorefun Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sewmuchmorefun)