Mindful Crafting: Exploring Zero Waste Sewing with Liz McDade

The Sustainable Business Spotlight

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Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Living more sustainably is a passion of mine and recently, I’ve been eager to learn more about zero waste sewing. That’s why I’m particularly excited about today’s episode as I have the pleasure of chatting with Liz McDade, the founder of No Trace. Liz launched No Trace in 2017 to promote sustainable crafting and eco-friendly living. Through her platform, she offers zero-waste sewing patterns, lifestyle tips, and tutorials for low-waste living. She also shares her expertise on her popular YouTube channel, NoTraceShop, where she provides engaging tutorials on sewing, mending, and upcycling projects.

Living sustainably doesn’t always require major changes. Often, it begins with small, intentional steps. Individuals like Liz are leading the way by demonstrating how simple adjustments can make an impact. Join us as Liz and I explore zero waste sewing and its role in promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. Let’s dive in!

In this episode you will hear:

• 1:39 - No Trace and Liz’s mission to inspire mindful crafting through sewing and low-waste living tutorials.
• 2:50 - What sparked Liz’s passion in 2017, the problems she aimed to solve, and how her approach has evolved.
• 12:09 - Understanding the movement of zero waste sewing.
• 17:55 - Tips for families looking to reduce waste, focusing on the idea of simple steps.
• 21:20 - Practical advice on making repairs when you do not own a sewing machine.

Just because something is broken doesn't mean it has to be thrown away! I hope you’re feeling inspired to explore ways to reduce everyday waste. If you enjoyed this episode, please like and share it, and let me know what you think! I am excited to share that you can now text me your feedback with the “Send us a text” link! Thanks for listening!
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