Sewing our own clothing gives us a clear view of how much fabric waste is involved in clothing making. Large pieces of fabric are most often leftover after cutting out pattern pieces. These pieces are too small to cut another sleeve or pant leg, but they might be ample enough to cut another pocket or provide bits to contribute to a quilt. It's easy to see that clothing brands end up with lots of small pieces of premium fabric after their cutting process as well.
It's exciting to see brands make an effort to use these pieces for scrunchies, belts, quilts + patch kits. It's also easy to understand that the demand for scrunchies cannot keep up with the supply of fabric...and that the amount of effort needed to patchwork a quilt or garment is significantly greater than cutting into fresh fabric.
It's exciting to see brands make an effort to use these pieces for scrunchies, belts, quilts + patch kits. It's also easy to understand that the demand for scrunchies cannot keep up with the supply of fabric...and that the amount of effort needed to patchwork a quilt or garment is significantly greater than cutting into fresh fabric.
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All that to say...I love that WRN FRSH is taking "waste" + making it functional + beautiful. Each piece is made by Gene + Michael in their San Francisco studio from disassembled vintage clothing or brand offcuts. I'm especially loving this colorful collaboration with Gravel & Gold.
As a sewist, I enjoy brands like this as much for inspiration as for shopping. There is so, so much opportunity + need for zero-waste creativity!
All inspiring photos via links.
As a sewist, I enjoy brands like this as much for inspiration as for shopping. There is so, so much opportunity + need for zero-waste creativity!
All inspiring photos via links.
