Green Options » eco intimates http://greenoptions.com/tag/eco-intimates Posts tagged 'eco intimates' Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:00:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Lingerie Party http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/08/13/lingerie-party/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/08/13/lingerie-party/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:00:19 +0000 Lucille Chi http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/08/13/lingerie-party/

  1. MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka’s biggest apparel company, has a new lingerie factory backed by Marks & Spencer (M&S), who is one of their best clients. The undergarment factory uses 40% less energy than a factory of the same size and the electricity is from renewable sources like 10% from on-site solar panels and the other 90% from hydro-power plant energy. MAS is reported to be the world’s first carbon-neutral clothes factory.

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    ]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/08/13/lingerie-party/feed/ DIY: Easy Eco Lingerie! http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/16/diy-easy-eco-lingerie/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/16/diy-easy-eco-lingerie/#comments Fri, 16 May 2008 14:01:06 +0000 Leslie Richard http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/16/diy-easy-eco-lingerie/ diy eco lingerieIf you’ve ever cruised the Internet & local boutiques for eco friendly lingerie you know right away that these tiny little intimates cost an entire day’s work (and then some). But the thought of turning back to slave made big box skivvies just does not feel sexy! To fuel my *ehem* addiction to having new earth lovin’ panties I had to learn how to upcycle my own. Here is how to make yourself some luscious green lingerie for less $ then a gallon of gasoline, using one old scarf for fabric.

    You Will Need:

    • One large thrifted or kidnapped scarf
    • Wide ribbon
    • Stretch lace/Elastic (optional)
    • Scissors
    • Thread (that either matches your ribbon or is a fun contrasting color)
    • Sewing machine or Olympic hand sewing skills

    Step One: Choosing- Find, beg, thrift, or steal a scarf that has a pattern you want to flaunt and is made of a comfortable fabric. Avoid overly crunchy polyester fabrics that feel like your 1984 taffeta holiday dress, and lean more towards soft cottons and silk. I found my scarf  for $1 at a local thrift shop that supports ending domestic violence. The organic satin ribbon was already waiting in my craft box.

    DIY PantiesStep Two: Cutting- In order to get the sizing perfect without having fret over a pattern that may not fit, I use a pair of panties & bra (or) bikini I already have to outline the shape I need. Bikini’s are great for sizing since they usually have side ties and can be taken apart and laid flat for measuring. Remember when cutting that you will be sewing a seam line, so cut a tad wider then the exact outline of your previous lingerie. Note: You can make your new lingerie set have more coverage by cutting the triangle shapes wider, or less coverage by thinning them out even smaller.

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