Are you an aspiring fabric designer? Put your work up on Pinterest to enter Bernina's contest! The grand prize winner will receive a sick new Bernina 710 sewing machine, custom runs of the winning fabric, a chance for fabrics manufacturer Benartex to review the design, and a feature on the WeAllSew blog. Runner-up prizes will also be awarded, including two Pinterest People’s Choice Winners. Click here for Steps to Enter. DO ... Read More

In rural India, over 80 percent of women use rags, often ripped from old clothing, to manage their monthly visit from good ol’ Aunt Flo. Though we’re all about environmentally friendly period solutions here at BUST, the statistics tell a different story: the often unsanitary rag cloths that women use during their periods can cause infections and even infertility, cancer, and death.   When inventor Muruganantham found out ... Read More

Summer is undoubtedly the season for music festivals, but if for whatever reason you aren’t able to make it to see your favorite artists perform while you bask in the sun sipping overpriced beer--don’t fret! With some imagination (and a little luck), you and your friends could be listening to your favorite music while working on your tan in no time. Enter our giveaway contest and you’ll have a chance to win a new TPS ... Read More

  Attention all fashion bloggers and fashion fiends! You've got less than ONE WEEK to send in photos of yourself in your best fall outfits. We've gotten some amazing submissions so far, but we don't want anyone to miss the boat-- send in your photo before May 21st, and it may be included in our August/September issue's Fall Fashion feature. So get decked out, snap some shots, and send them along. We can't wait to see what you've ... Read More

For many of us it’s been some time since school was last in session, and we can’t help but wax nostalgic when September rolls around.  Lately, there is more to be missed from back-to-school season than afternoon recess, field trips and flavorless foods served with an ice cream scoop. I’m talking about the high quality education that has been lacking in our public school systems for the past few decades.  Rather ... Read More