Sew Eco-Friendly

Great ideas and useful hints. This is my first Debbie Shore book, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I love the Christmas stocking bags and repair kit. Great for beginners and many of the patterns would be easy to alter the size and would be suitable to up-cycle fabric you already have.

-- Rebecca Orrin * Customer Review *

As always, Debbie writes and presents her projects in an easy-to-use format with clear instructions. The book doesn't overwhelm you with lots of jargon and difficult techniques, making it accessible to all levels and abilities, but at the same time it gives you the opportunity to develop your skills by adapting the projects to suit you.

There are two things I particularly love about this book. The first are the recipes for the wax coating and face scrub because they are simple and I can't wait to make them. The second thing is Debbie's use of natural eco-friendly fabrics. I would never have thought of using cork for lining, and now can't wait to try it.

-- Shani Dukes * Customer Review *

Eco-friendly products can carry quite a price tag, but with encouraging words and easy-to-follow instructions, Shore's collection of simple sewing and crafting projects can inspire readers to create their own and reduce, reuse, and recycle, all at the same time. Items here can be used for food (wax wraps, lunch bags, grocery totes), personal care (makeup remover pads, reusable wipes and a way to carry them, face coverings), and other household purposes (gift wrappings, cleaning wipes). Many projects are suitable for absolute beginners, but some, like structured bags with bias trim, are better to build up to. Throughout, Shore emphasises using organic, repurposed, and eco-friendly supplies, and reminds readers that using what they have is just fine, and better than buying new. Only one project requires a printed pattern, and the shape for this is included in the book for easy tracing onto paper. An approachable guide.

-- Heather Booth * Booklist *

The book contains tips for beginners, information on fabrics, tools, useful stitches and key techniques.  There are lots of photos and clearly written instructions for the projects making it ideal for beginners.  The tips for natural face scrub, bath salts, stain remover and kitchen spray are a nice addition. 

Unlike a lot of project books where I only find one or two projects of interest I can see myself working my way through all the projects in this one.  I especially like the stocking gift bags which can be resized.

A couple of the projects can also be adapted for alternative use, the repair kit case would be ideal for storing small sewing projects and the cutlery wrap could be adapted for pens/brushes etc.  An excellent addition to my collection of sewing books.

-- Ann Hewison * Customer Review *

I have a few Debbie Shore books, all of which I love and this latest addition did not disappoint. The book is suitable for beginners to competent sewers alike and contains lots of hints and tips. Each project (there are 25 in all) has detailed instructions supported by step-by step-pictures. I've already made a set of make up remover wipes and some bowl covers. This book is a great addition to any crafters book collection and I cant wait to make more of the projects.

-- Sazzie Jessop * Customer Review *

It's never been more important to be mindful of what we consume. Debbie Shore's latest release Sew Eco-Friendly will help you make small meaningful swaps to help reduce waste and live more sustainably with 25 step-by-step projects - you'll be able to replace plastic bags with a sturdy shopping tote bag, trade in gift wrap for stylish fabric wraps and much more.

* Crafts Beautiful *

I have a couple of Debbie’s books already (purses and bag making books). One of the projects was a really lovely double compartment bag (it's called a wipe bag but you could use it for anything – so it is really nice to have a nice bag project in there, that you could use it as a clutch bag or purse). There is a great variety of projects which is what I liked about the book. There was tips to decorate the shopping bag and I was impressed with her method to dye the fabric. I was pleased to see one of the projects is beeswax wraps, which you can make easily. They are a great replacement for cling film/ tin foil in some cases. There are some fantastic projects such as the food coverings. My mum has now borrowed my copy as she was so impressed.

-- Deanna Shellard * Customer Review *

Lots of projects, some easy enough for the complete novice, with plenty of tips. Good explanation of 'how to', easy to follow and lots of pictures for the visual learner. Plenty of upcycling/recycling and reusable completed projects. Problem is which project to start first! Definitely recommend for someone who is/would like to become eco friendly.

-- Dianne Renneberg * Amazon *

Another excellent book from Debbie Shore. Simple instructions and great photos for reference. I think everyone may be getting a foldaway washable bag in the stocking this year.

-- Bernadette McGowan * Customer Review *

This book covers 25 projects for eco friendly minded people who enjoy sewing small craft projects. Instructions are clear and concise and contains step-by-step pictures. Projects include bags, bowl covers, face masks drawstring bags and fabric gift wrap ideas plus more. Debbie Shore is well known for her sewing books and this takes a step towards more thoughtful sewing projects.

-- Ros Woo * Customer Revi