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The Sweater Savior Project

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At the top of the new year, many of us make hard decisions about the clothing in our closets. Purging what doesn’t fit, is damaged, or just plain boring is part of our decision making. The sad part is that sometimes a favorite garment appears to be heading toward the rag bag.

Often times the piece in question is a moth-eaten cashmere sweater.

A good friend calls me the Sweater Savior. It's true, in fact. I rescue castoff cashmere sweaters and reincarnate them into new, eco friendly versions of their former self. And I can reincarnate yours too. Unless, of course, it looks like the red swimsuit in the pinup girl photo..

There are ways of keeping those destructive moths away from your precious cashmere, as you can read about on my blog Here

But if your best intentions fail, or if you simply want to redo one or more of your cashmere pieces, the choices are many.

Sustainability and Eco Consciousness is on the minds of conscious consumers these days. I've been thinking of ways to make it clearer, easier, and even more fun for people to become more sustainable in their wardrobe choices.  This is an idea that can be used in a couple of ways. 

Add an appliqué or more to a basic pullover,  transform it into a versatile cardigan, accessory, or even a children’s sweater or pillow. See the Cashmere Sweaters and Home Decorative & Gifts categories on the shop.

Here is how to use the Sweater Savior Project:

* Upcycle your own sweater to create a new garment, accessory, or home decor item and save 20% off the original listed price of a comparable item using the code Sweater Savior.

* Recycle your sweaters for a $ credit toward any purchase. Items need to be clean and in fairly good condition. 

* DIY: Join my Creating Eco Conscious Fashion course and learn my insider skillsets. Online and mentored versions of my premiere course are offered as well as workshops online and in person.

Join my Mailing List for updates, and follow us on social media for the lastest happenings. 

Celebrate this new year by giving one or more of your cashmere sweaters a new life!  By participating in the Sweater Savior Project, you’ll have something new for yourself, and you’ll also be doing your part to save the planet by reducing waste and landfill.

Simple additions of an appliqué and/or hole repair are also available. 

Please email or call me with any cashmere desires, questions about this program and where to send your sweaters. Contact us HERE.

Happy 2025 everyone! 

 

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