[Newspoetry] Re: [Newspoetry]

Thu Apr 27 14:59:25 CDT 2000

> Side note:
> This might not be for the free-time-deprived but I've been considering
> lately getting into making clothing. I know there may be other newspoets
> out there who do this and that one has to initially spring for a sewing
> machine. It's also not 100% recycling because you have to buy fabric
> (which may or may not be manufactured under ideal labor conditions). If
> anyone has experience with this and has essential tips to offer, I'd dig
> it.
> 
> Peace
> 

I've sprung.  currently it's being used for the upcoming circus.  after
that it's open to all.

you don't necessarily need to buy fabric.  you can take old clothes and
chop em up (old prom dress for $10 from salvatin army provide great
material)

brian.

> You're all...
> 
> >I hope this isn't too obnoxious, but for the benefit of the
> >free-time-deprived, could someone post some information
> >directly about where to get clothes in the U.S.A. without
> >supporting egregious employment practices?
> >
> >s
> >
> >Karin Langner said:
> >> 
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