Gathered Cloths
An ever-evolving Gathered Cloths project addressing global textile waste threat. Made with 100% sewing remnants. From fafafoom.com. www.FAFAFOOM.com.
Biking Pants Mending
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...
Origami Top
Upcycling cutting floor fabric remnants or old pillowcase into versatile origami tops.
Decoupaged Planter
In a Nutshell I rescued a chipped glazed planter with a hairline crack from a neighbor. After strengthening the it with acrylic base and caulked the chipped rim, the planter gets a new look using Japanese wrapping paper cut outs and torn washi paper remnants. Key...
Handkerchief Dress
Two sheets of linen curtains upcycled into a handkerchief dress with multiple styling options.
Vintage Purse Inspired Pillowcase
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...