Sustainable Style on Earth Day

Sustainable Style takes Center Stage on Earth Day!

Jane inspires people to rethink their wardrobes to create sustainable style that everyone will love. You can give once-loved clothing a second life when you reuse, repurpose, recycle, and refashion.

According to ThredUp_Resale_Report_2026, the secondhand market continues to grow as more people look for sustainable ways to shop and extend the life of their clothing.

On Jane latest media tour, she stopped by JAX 4 River City Live in Jacksonville, Floria to showcase sustainable style in action, encouraging viewers to look at what’s already in their closet in a whole new way.

From simple restyling to creative refashioning, Jane proves that style is personal, creativity is accessible, and inspiration is everywhere.

Sustainable Fashion - Necktie Wrap skirt - JaneClauss.com

In the segment, you’ll see standout sustainable style transformations including baseball pants turned into a pencil skirt, a classic button-up reimagined as a tank dress, a true Sound of Music moment with a panel curtain repurposed into a jacket, neckties styled into a wrap skirt that moves from office to street, and a grunge-meets-glam ball gown created from 36 rock tees.

Sustainably Stylish - Baseball pencil skirt - JaneClauss.com

Sustainable Style Remake Tips:

1- You don’t need to buy new to wear new. A small tweak, a new silhouette, or a creative detail can make an old piece feel brand new.

2- Anyone can do it!  You can sew it, you can pin it, you can glue it and if you don’t want to do any of that, call a crafty friend to help!

3- Thrift with a Plan. Raid your closet, garage sales, yard sales, and thrift stores, but focus on fabric and print rather than the label. That’s where the real creative potential lives.

4- Start by reinventing classic pieces like button-up shirts, denim, dresses and tee shirts.

5- Don’t be afraid to cut into the garment. Just do it. That first cut is always the hardest, but it’s also where the transformation begins. Once you start, you’ll see new possibilities and shapes you didn’t notice before.

6- If you love how a waistband fits, keep it. If there’s an existing zipper or button placket, build your design around it. Those original details are your shortcuts, they make the upcycle easier and the final piece feel more intentional.

7- Save your scraps. Today’s leftovers can become tomorrow’s project, from home décor to accessories. Bonus points if you can use every last piece and extend the life of the entire garment.

8- Remember, there are no mistakes when you’re being creative. Sometimes the best ideas come from the unexpected.

Want to take it a step further? Try working with deadstock fabrics from shops like Sew by Sew. It is a creative way to give unused materials a second life.

Creativity can be sustainable too! When you choose to reuse, repurpose, and reimagine what you already have, you are not just making something beautiful, you are making a difference.

Follow along for more sustainable style, creative living ideas, and behind-the-scenes inspiration and start creating something of your own.

Sustainably Stylish - Plaid Shirt Button UP- JaneClauss.com

Sustainable style can be fashionable, personal, and powerful!

About Jane

Hi I’m Jane!
A television host by day and a creative maker my entire life. I spend most moments of the day thinking about what I am going to make next, whether it be in the craft room or kitchen, I always have the urge to create.

My favorite things include fitness, fashion and food and my goal is to spread love everywhere I go. Yellow is my signature color because it always makes you smile, and I love to turn the camera on you to showcase your creative genius!

At JaneClauss.com you will find projects that anyone can make from beginners to experts. I share step by step tutorials and videos to get your creative juices flowing! I am also peeling back the curtain on other creative makers to showcase what makes them tick!

I always say Happiness is Handmade. So spend an hour a day with me and then go do whatever else you want, I promise you’ll feel better for doing so. I am so HAPPY you are here!

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