Waste fabric fashion

The global fashion industry is urgently talking about sustainability, transparency, living wages and a circular economy, but what does this Fashion Revolution mean for local designers?

Skirts are a versatile and timeless piece of clothing that can be styled for any occasion. From casual to formal, skirts offer endless styling options and can be a fun and creative way to showcase...

I took waste fabric strips and attached them with help of buttons and rubber-bands. The technique to attach them is simple, it's called - button masala (developed it 5 years back). It's like tie and dye.

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Denim feathers! Aren’t these fantastic? My cousin showed me these a couple years back. They’re really fun to make, can be used in a zillion different ways, and are a great way upcycle o…

Sourcing fabric for sewing projects. There are a few main sources to collect the raw materials for sewing projects. If you sew, you will already have definitely realized that you have lots of small scraps of fabric. In this case the journey will be easier for you. Clothing from your closet or close family that you were thinking of getting rid of is a wonderful source of fabric. Another source is charity stores, op shops and the recycle industry. If you have access to the textile industry…

When cleaning out closets for spring cleaning and end of school year we all come across piles of t shirts which are either too small or stained or worn. We don't have to throw them away. There are many uses for old t-shirts. From wash and cleaning rags to haute couture fashion pieces. T-shirt fabric is an excellent source of recreation material. It is easy to cut, doesn’t need to be hemmed and can be stretched for a more elegant look. It is very versatile. It can be braided, crocheted…