Make It Last: Sustainably and Affordably Preserving What We Love - Raleigh Briggs Schmetz Fabrics colored with natural dyes

Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own

awl and stiletto combined into a one multi-purpose tool

The Farrow features an elegant A-line shape set off by a jewel neckline

L - XXL // 45” wide fabric // 1

An ingenious fashion

Make It Last: Sustainably and Affordably Preserving What We Love - Raleigh Briggs Schmetz Fabrics colored with natural dyesMake It Last: Prolonging and Preserving What We Love bridges the gap between life in a disposable culture and the basic skills needed to save money and live more sustainably. This book teaches you how to extend the lives of the things you love by repairing clothing, preserving home grown food, and even repairing your kitchen sink. Raleigh Briggs takes her longtime commitment to community building through the DIY movement and shares her valuable