by Mira Musank | Feb 25, 2022
This one-of-a-kind mini collection is a collaboration with emerging fashion designer Jesus Romero. ReCollection project encourages us to remember the true worth of textiles beyond price and extend their lifespan. Only on fafafoom.com.
by Mira Musank | Aug 3, 2020
In a Nutshell I got this pair of men’s Kapital Japan biking pants from a local moving sale. They’re amazing, but there are several mendings to be done: several tears around a leg pant and thigh, weakened seam around one back pocket, and a torn back pocket. Most of the...
by Mira Musank | Jun 10, 2020
In a Nutshell I made a textile sample from various remnants available on-hand inspired by a vintage beaded purse for a final textile course assignment (https://talktextilestudy.wordpress.com/2019/07/29/final-assignment-three-stitched-line-pieces/). The result looks...
by Mira Musank | Feb 2, 2020
In a Nutshell My favorite cashmere sweater has its old unremovable stain covered with appliqué stitches, using cut lace embroidery sample from a high-end fashion house in New York. The sweater sleeves are also elongated on the armhole side for better fit. Key...
by Mira Musank | Dec 9, 2019
Homemade gardening outfit that consists of a coat, apron, a pair of gloves, and a pair of pants. Made by refashioning pre-owned clothes and repurposing textile samples and remnants. From fafafoom.com.
by Mira Musank | May 15, 2019
In a Nutshell I got a cushion-less square pillow and some embroidery floss remnants from a local moving sale. An upholstery fabric sample featuring large dots motif provides the right canvas for a pillowcase. Key Materials The main materials for this Reimagine project...
by Mira Musank | Oct 9, 2018
In a Nutshell Accidentally dipped in bleach, the Uniqlo silk shirt started to disintegrate before being rescued. All of the tears and holes were mended using layered fabric remnants such as cotton kimono remnants and synthetic mesh knits. The previously refashioned...
