Sew Green

Simple swaps can make a big difference in the impact we have on the planet. To reduce waste around your home, stitch up sustainable alternatives to disposable items. Share your projects on Instagram with the hashtag #APQSewGreen.

American Patchwork & Quilting Editors Updated May 27, 2022

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Say goodbye to single-use plastic silverware and straws by toting your own from home in a handy carrier.

VIDEO: How to Sew a Utensil Roll

Beth shows how to make this quick and easy utensil roll.

Download Pattern for Utensil Roll Here

Fabrics Used: Fleur Noire by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs. See the entire collection here.

Sewing on the Singer Heavy Duty 6800C. Check it out here!

More info about Heat n Bond Fusible Fleece here.

Did you know? Each year, 40 billion plastic utensils are thrown away. Bring your own to picnics, potlucks, when grabbing takeout or eating at restaurants that use single-use plastic to help cut down on the amount of waste entering landfills.

Project Schedule

March 25th:

Cloth Napkins - Click here for how to video

Download the Cloth Napkins pattern here

Reusable Makeup Remover Rounds - Click here for how to video

Download the Makeup Remover Rounds pattern here

May 27th: Reusable Grocery Bag - Click here for how to video

Download the Reusable Grocery Bag pattern here

July 29th: Reusable Snack Bags and Sandwich Wrap - Click here for how to video

Download the Snack Bag Patterns Here

Download the Sandwich Wrap Pattern Here

September 30th: Utensil Roll

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