#makersforfashrev

It's Fashion Revolution week so I'm participating in this year's Makers for Fashion Revolution photo challenge! Day 1: I Make My Own clothes! Shown (and unshown) here are my made by me bra & underwear (@clothhabit #watsonbra ) and dress (@deer_and_doe_patterns ). It's so important to remember that *every* garment you own was made by hand- a majority of them in terrible conditions for crap pay. We can help to change that by being aware and making informed choices about what we wear! Join the fashion revolution! #makersforfashrev #imakemyownclothes #whomadeyourclothes @inthefolds @fash_rev Photo by @kate_bek . Necklace by @michellestarbuckdesigns (at Lillstreet Art Center)

Makers for Fashion Revolution Day 5: One Person's Trash. I've been teaching middle schoolers at @marwenarts for just over a year now and this past session's class, Sew Much Fun (because when you *can* pun, you SHOULD), finished off with a button down shirt challenge. Each student got a shirt with which they could make whatever they wanted. There is SO MUCH STUFF already out in the world- I find thrift stores the perfect source for not only fabric on which to learn techniques but also an opportunity to learn about the realities of fast fashion and the importance of recycling! #makersforfashrev #fashrev #onepersonstrash @inthefolds #teaching #sewing #recycling #fashion #thisismarwen (at Marwen)

#DFBlogHYH 😰 FASHION ENVIRONMENT CHANGE | Take a moment to consider the complex issues of how the actual clothing system can influence our environment & ultimately our health & ability to enjoy life & the lands that we have today! • WILL YOU? . . @prilaga #fashionblog #fashionrevolution #makersforfashrev #pose #ootdportugal #instagood #mensblog #psychologyoffashion #moda #menstyle #fashionista #fashionmodels #goodwork #outfit #bestoutfitspt #BeYOUtiful #styleblogger #instafashion #lovedclotheslast #ootd #ecofashion #fashiondiaries #photooftheday #fashionstyle #instastyle #style #loveyourclothes #buylocal https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUslM-A5rG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e1v8wv8niiwa

Day 6 & 7: Yesterday was 'Love Story' and I love the fact that I'm able to make my own clothes that actually fit, like my Merida dress (#SOIDorisdress @sewoveritlondon) I'm wearing today. I also love that I now have the knowledge about sewing that makes me question how somethings can be so cheap? It's worth investigating your loved brand to see how they work, who sews the clothes? Are they paid fairly? Is the working environment up to standard? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today is the last day of #fashionrevolution week and the theme is 'Looking Forward'. I carry at least one #totebag with me in my backpack/purse for whenever I need to go shopping (this one I'm carrying has become a recent favourite from @hm #conscious, mend and save what you can!). I also invested in a garment steamer last year, which I named #HotHugo 😁, that means I don't need to actually wash my clothes that often, I just steam it and it's ready to go again! I will try to find the best solutions forward, always. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, swipe to see the powerful quote from @ethicalbrandz It's easy for me to sit here and say the things I do, but I'm hoping I've made some kind of impact on you that you will start asking questions and think about your choices. Your roll as a consumer is powerful! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's #fashrev week, get to know more about where your clothes come from, and who made it! Read more about it on @fash_rev ♻️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sewing #sewcialists #sewists #sewingblogger #slowfashion #diyfashion #handmadewardrobe #memade #søm #syselv #hjemmesydd #syblogg #Norwaysews #Trondheimsews #WhoMadeMyClothes #makersforfashrev (at Trondheim, Norway)

Day 5: Natural fibers - For some reason I've not been that cautious about what type of fibers my fabric contains, but for knits I always go for natural 🐑 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's #fashrev week, get to know more about where your clothes come from, and who made it! Read more about it on @fash_rev ♻️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sewing #sewcialists #sewists #sewingblogger #slowfashion #diyfashion #handmadewardrobe #memade #søm #syselv #hjemmesydd #syblogg #Norwaysews #Trondheimsews #IMadeMyClothes #WhoMadeMyClothes #makersforfashrev #knittersofinstagram #knitting (at Trondheim, Norway)

Are you also joining in on #fashrev week? I will definitely try my best 😀 #makersforfashrev (at Trondheim, Norway)

Fashion Revolution Week is over and I got so inspired by all the people I came across here. I sincerely hope that it has inspired you too, to be aware and think #WhoMadeMyClothes and find out! #fashrev #IMadeMyClothes #makersforfashrev #recycle #upcycled #reuse #engangtil #gjenbruk @fash_rev (at Trondheim, Norway)

It's time to make a change in your wardrobe and fashion habits. In 2015 @lalatrips directed me to a documentary called @truecostmovie. The documentary is an in depth look at how companies corrupted by greed and ignorance effect our lives by using unethical work practices, procedures that destroy our earth, and inhumane working conditions. #truecostmovie changed my life and opened my eyes to the reality of unethical fashion. After doing some research I found @fash_rev in association with the documentary, Promoting fashion designers who have enlightened working conditions with earth friendly practices. This is when I decided to no longer blindly purchase anything in my wardrobe. As a designer myself I have decided to take a stand with Fashion Revolution to support local designers and spread the word about realities of conditions and procedures big business try to hide from their consumers. Inform yourself by watching the documentary and take a stand by becoming conscious in your life as a consumer or a designer. There is enough room for everyone to be treated with respect and dignity while preserving this wonderful earth we share with one another. Hand drawn and eco screen print garments by @jwhiteoriginal. Skirt by @maxmariedesign. Jewelry by #allaroundstyle. Model @rulhers & Megan LaCroix. Photography by @irukashi. #fashrevusa #fashrev #feshionrevolution #makersforfashrev