A few years ago I read Elizabeth L. Cline’s Overdressed The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion and it was one of the first books that enlightened me to some of the dark truths about fashion. Being a life long lover of fashion, it was difficult to come to terms that the industry hides the abuse behind the beauty, but learning and becoming an educated consumer was invaluable. Cline has now followed her efforts up with The Conscious Closet The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good.
This book is a tuition free education where you learn real, practical methods like how to mend and patch clothing to extend its wear. Written in five parts, Cline provides a road map that will allow you to easily navigate options that best work for you whether that’s repairing, donating, or recycling. It includes interviews from industry professionals and even a few illustrations to help you on your sewing career.
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