CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sustainability starts in your closet. "Creative Living" host and WLS radio personality Jane Clauss coined the term "upcrafting" and has been repurposing clothes and items since before ...

When a shirt is stained beyond saving or those threadbare jeans can’t make one more trip to the donation bin, don’t toss them just yet. With a little creativity, you can turn worn textiles into useful ...

Gardeners are discovering that a pile of forgotten textiles doesn’t have to end up in the landfill. From worn-out jeans to faded bed sheets, these everyday fabrics are finding a second life in ...

Upgrade women’s clothing to men’s with these cool ideas for reusing and repurposing clothes. simple alterations like resizing, adding buttons, or changing hems can give garments a fresh, masculine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fort Gibson resident Raigen Leflore finds creative ways to save money by mending her own clothes. “Once I figured out how clothing ...

With fashion and lifestyle steadily steering towards sustainability, several communities and brands are making it easier for Kolkatans to upcycle and repurpose clothes and old materials that would ...