When redesigning from existing sources: Pashmina turn Kamise
or - and especially- when revamping existing garments from charity shops or own wardrobes ...
The "closure" element of the design- as we know from any kind of process-
can be a great source of innovation...
The Design Challenge can be any aspect which requires specific solutions and creativity:
an area which will have particular significance in expressing a designer's message
Each button has a size which is measured in "Line": 18L=1cm width, 32L=1.5cm
Local company Jessica Buttons, Woodgreen, generous donations of end of line buttons above
AS part of R&D collaboration with SueMe to create hybrid sustainable sports jackets, the Echoic Jackets were made in small quantities at the Boutique Factory, Tottenham:
post production offcuts of beautiful Polartec recycled PLASTIC fleece rescued from landfill
are a great source of experimentation.
We urge all designers, brands and companies using such beautiful RECYCLED PLASTIC cloth to make sure the offcuts do not end up in the bin... plastic bottles turn fleece is an amazing process, we wish to make sure we find a safe creative innovative end of journey for these tons of offcuts...
Another way to solve the Design Challenge is to help save resources and create unique beautiful buttons oneself using a soft basis (cut out of Recycled plastic fleece from factory offcuts, cover with remnant cloth and embroider with repurposed beads...
Embark on a new Fashion Journey!!!
Voila... Another great way to make friends at a Sustainable Community Workshop,
where amazing essential skills such as cutting small shapes, hand-sewing ...
coupled with developing a sense of innovation, resourcefulness, and support of the environment...
values which can then easily be passed on to more...
