The creations presented of this page have one thing in common: I made them out fabrics that already served a purpose. The very first one is an old white pillow case, believe it or not. The corners of it gave the inspiration for the shoulders, then I added boning and embellishments, draped the bodice, dyed the whole shebang with tea and there you go, an avant garde dress!
When my designs are based on existing garments, I start with what's good about the original and take it from there. I let the materials speak. Most of what I've made out of recycled fabrics are ready-to-wear clothes, but given the opportunity I also love to experiment and go wild.
The use of recycled materials is always an environmentally friendly choice. When a wardrobe needs an update, perhaps its contents are already enough to create something totally new out of something old! In the past I've worked with the London-based charity and textile recycling organisation TRAID, nowadays I'm very pleased to take orders and material donations to my sewing and design studio at NAV in Stockholm, Sweden.
When my designs are based on existing garments, I start with what's good about the original and take it from there. I let the materials speak. Most of what I've made out of recycled fabrics are ready-to-wear clothes, but given the opportunity I also love to experiment and go wild.
The use of recycled materials is always an environmentally friendly choice. When a wardrobe needs an update, perhaps its contents are already enough to create something totally new out of something old! In the past I've worked with the London-based charity and textile recycling organisation TRAID, nowadays I'm very pleased to take orders and material donations to my sewing and design studio at NAV in Stockholm, Sweden.
