Mastodawn

Excellent. #Upcycling and #doilies as high fashion.

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025/apr/24/fashion-statement-fashion-revolution-mending-clothes-upcyling

Outfits of defiance: would you wear shoes made from rugs?

A ‘wear-once’ mentality and dirt-cheap offers have made fashion a leading pollutant. Can a new global ‘upcycling’ scheme change not only the industry, but how we think about dressing?

The Guardian

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AC Nelson Apr 24, 2025

@mem_somerville
I have some bobbin lace making supplies I acquired when I was in high-school in Europe that I would like to rehome. Do you know anyone who would.be interested?

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mem_somerville Apr 24, 2025

@ACNelson Oh, sure. The in-lace network of tool exchange is strong.

If you want to sell, I can post it among my cohorts. If you want to donate, I can connect you with a local group that takes it. Often they get used for new lacemakers, or for fundraising for the group.

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AC Nelson Apr 24, 2025

@mem_somerville
Will be happy to donate for the price of shipping. Will take photos tonight

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mem_somerville Apr 24, 2025

@ACNelson No hurry. I'm super busy this weekend with our big event.

I won't get to it for a few days at best.