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ThimbleScratch's Handmade Story: Video about her Eco-Approach to Making
Story by brepettis
Published on April 15, 2008 in This Handmade Life 		Photo by Thimble Scratch

Thimble Scratch makes clothing from old clothes, vintage fabrics and industrial remnants that would otherwise end up in a landfill.   

Each unique clothing item is created through experimentation and creativity (from my own drafted patterns and designs) - not mass-produced in a sweatshop. Made from eco and 'green' materials, such as industrial remnants, recycled, vintage, organic, and rescued fabrics.

She made this little video about her approach to eco-making.  Check it out!

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April 15, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. emilybidwell

This is so cool! Hi ThimbleScratch! I love seeing you and your kitty. Your clothes are super cute. Thanks Bre for bringing ThimbleScratch to the Storque!

April 15, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. SeaFindDesigns

Fantastic! I love a mind that sees something completely different than it intended to be!! Great work thimble!

April 15, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. katsai

What a great little video Thimblescratch! Way to go chica... you're the best :) And what a super little studio you have set up there, I love seeing "where it all happens" a putting a happy face to your happy designs!

April 15, 2008 at 3:10 p.m. EcoKate

Very cute video and I love your environmentally friendly methods of producing stylish clothing with love!

April 15, 2008 at 8:01 p.m. Joujoux

not just me that thinks youre awesome!!:)

April 16, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. BululuStudio

Good job girl, Keep going ;)

April 18, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. flytie

*yaaay* for thimblesratch and clothing design in general! :-D

April 18, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. joules

May I add a huge rave for thimblescratch? She was the very first person that I purchased from on Etsy! Her garments are amazing and ultra creative! Here I am, in my latest purchase (copains mignon top) from her fab shop:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76982768...

Thanks for the video, and the article you guys!

April 18, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. joules

And have to add this photo, of her Dolphins in Depth top:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76982768...

Thanks thimblescratch!

April 18, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. joules

I can't stop; I'm a huge fan. :) Here's one more of that Copains Mignon top, worn yesterday:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76982768...

April 19, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. qwynwyn

I love your work thimblescratch! It's interesting to see your workspace and to hear your work philosophy.

April 24, 2008 at 7:51 a.m. MeggieK

Craziness, but I think I just saw you at the MTSU Rec Center! Was that you Thinmblescratch? If not you have a secret twin in Murfreesboro TN. I love your clothes and that wacky little doll! Keep up the good work!

Sept. 14, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. mooooshine

thimblescratch , I am so glad to see someone else using the same fabric sources as i am reused , discards. go green by eco friendly products. the best way to do that is purchase from someone using repurposed items.

Oct. 13, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. Vanessa

Great stuff Thimblescratch!

Oct. 21, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. Fun2designs

thumbs up to rescuing fabrics.

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