From Scraps to Fabric: The Art of Upcycling
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When it comes to fast fashion, scraps of clothing go to waste daily in landfills. But what if we collect these small pieces of scraps and transform them into something new? Upcycling fabric is the answer. It is not just about the work of art, but it also reduces waste and gives used scraps a second life. Every clothing piece has a meaning that includes colour, texture, and patterns, which reminds us that fashion can be creative and sustainable.
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History of Upcycling Fashion
The practice of fashion upcycling first started in the 19th century when haute couture would re-use their expensive garments and create something new out of them for long-lasting use. Fast forward to the 20th century, it became popular during WWII with the launch campaign “Make Do and Mend” in 1943, which encouraged citizens to re-use clothing. But the word “upcycling” was first named by mechanical engineer Reiner Pilz in an interview in 1994. Since then, upcycling has become a common practice in the world of fashion.
The Process of Upcycling
Every clothing piece has a history of where these scraps come from. The process starts by collecting scraps that can be re-used whether it's from old garments or leftover production waste, and then organize them into texture, fiber type and colour to brainstorm ideas of what you want to turn them into, whether it’s hair accessories or home decor.
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Why Does Upcycling Matter
Upcycling plays a main role in keeping fashion sustainable. It helps reduce problems like waste and pollution, and it also encourages people to have a different mindset about sustainability and will have a different view in turning old used garments into something new.
Benefits of Upcycling
The benefits of upcycling are:
1.Gives old used garments a second chance
2. Saves money: creating new items from used garments means you don’t have to spend much on new fabrics.
3. Educates people
4. Gain creativity by learning how to gather scraps and turn them into a one-piece garment
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What can you design out of it?
Now we wonder what to make out of all those leftover scraps. There are many items you can create such as tote bags, scrunchies, blankets, rugs, and more. You can even design these in autumn themed to match our Boutique fall collections.
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