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Done with the refashioning of a garment and found yourself with remaining pieces of fabric? No problem! We’ve got you covered.

Since our next workshop is coming up soon, we’ve been doing some research that’ll help us (and you!) solve the fabric leftovers issue and we’ve found a couple of incredibly fun ideas that we couldn’t wait to shared.  

Here they are, 

The first one would be WEAVING WITH DENIM (or any left over fabric) by the Weaving Loom 

Denim, as Kate from the the Weaving Loom says, is a great fabric to weave with, not only because of its stiffness but also, because it already has its own woven pattern. Below an example combining yarn and denim, but you can definitely get creative and apply fabric leftovers only. In case you’re interested in doing this project as shown, we highly recommend The New Denim Project yarn made from up-cycled denim.  Click here to see full process! 

Option number two would be, CROCHETED FABRIC SCRAP BASKETS by Elena Bloom from Salvage & Stitch

Fabric scraps can be a big problem when you work in fashion or have a passion for sewing, refashioning and crafts. We personally have a box full of scraps from our projects that we’ve managed to reuse for workshops and packaging. Nonetheless, there are plenty left! Elena Bloom gave us the perfect solution to use the scraps we still have, since we are on the process of remodeling the studio and, as herself, want to make it more eco-friendly. The crocheted fabric scrap baskets are the perfect solution for both waste and organization (plus, they look very nice!). Check out the entire process here! 

CLAYTHING, ceramics on the move.

Unexpected. Tactile. An aesthetic  and functional experience.

“CLAYTHING is all about innovative clay-based flexible surfaces.” 

The question is: What on earth is CLAYTHING? Well, it’s a project (product), created by founder Justina Monceviciute, to re-envision the possible application of clay and put hold to the thought of it being a static, fragile material by redesigning its aesthetics to transform its functionality. 

CLAY + TEXTILE 

Okay. Now, we’re talking.  The incorporation of textiles is an essential part of the designing process, as they are fundamental for the construction since they’re used to assemble the ceramic particles to achieve flexibility in the structures and objects created. 

THE RESULT: Surfaces behaving like fabrics. 

“CLAYTHING creates unique design language through the combination of High-Low Tech. Both traditional clay-moulding and 3D printing techniques vary and complement each other to achieve a desirable alternative aesthetics to mass-produced components.”  - Beyond Material 

It is an actual invitation to open our minds to a new era of textile design. An era that gives shape to endless possibilities of merging a variety of materials with textiles to create modern tactile experiences that can be integrated in fashion, interior design and architecture. 

And what about natural fibers?

We’ve all heard about them. They are the ones that can be sourced from plants, animals and minerals. Such as: cotton, wool, silk and asbestos fibre. Do you know why they are chosen when making sustainable fashion, aside from the obvious reason?

What we are about to share its just the surface of it! Go investigate! You’ll find wonders.

First - It is true that as well as synthetic fabrics, natural fibers can have similar environmental impacts since the process to create them requires not only a lot of water but also chemicals, yet what gives them the advantage is that, organically processed or not, Natural Fibers are biodegradable. On the other hand, synthetic fibers, are not; since they’re basically plastic it’ll take them around 30 years or more before they START to decompose. As a result, we end up with a large amount of waste because of our consumerist society.

Second - If you are a lover of natural dye or planning on experimenting with it soon, the way to go is, in fact, a natural fiber, because they adhere beautifully thanks to their properties. Aside from them being excellent conductors these fibers have vitality and healing properties of their own.

Third but not least - they feel AMAZING against your skin. Natural fibers not only feel better but they are the solution for those who find themselves allergic to other materials.. Why? Because it has been discover that most of the allergies that are, supposedly, caused by fabrics are normally caused by the chemicals applied to them and not because of the fiber itself.

It is important to know that natural fibers are normally more expensive and require extra care but the benefits are, without a doubt, worth it.

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