re:purpose workshop
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365. is an agency providing a service to high-street clients and their customers. The concept is based on the practice of renewing essentials in the wardrobe, instead of repurchasing and overconsuming. The business model provides customers with an alternative and sustainable way of sourcing garments. 365. offers a solution to the issue with overconsumption in fashion, and operates a renewal service whereby the shopper can swap any piece of clothing up to 6 times a year, which shall keep wardrobes fresh and up to date, without the need to over consume and dispose of reusable goods. 365. holds workshop events to educate individuals about the possibilities of extending garment life. The sessions will introduce participants to many upcycling methods and offer advice on making the switch to conscious consumption.
Re:So is the first fully fledged student enterprise space to open in a UK shopping centre. The boutique is both an inspirational space for exhibitions, and a forum for educational projects, seminars and guest lectures, where creative industry professionals can meet and share ideas. Re:So is stocked with an electric mix of fashion, accessories, publications, photography and art created by students and recent graduates from Southampton Solent University.
what is repurposing? Repurposing is taking an item that is no longer needed or wanted and giving it new life as something that is either useful or creative.
Step by step guides No sew slip dress 1.Start by laying a maxi skirt flat 2. cut away the waistband 3.Lay a tight-fitting top that you own over the skirt, this gives an idea of the sleeve placement 4..Trim a few inches below where the sleeves of your top fall 5.cut out the neckline and back to your desired fit 6. Tie the sleeve straps together in a double knot 7.Use the elastic waistband as belt or use any of your choice
Cushion cover 1.Place a t-shirt or polo shirt onto a flat surface 2.Place the cushion onto the shirt and double check there is at least 3cm width about the cushion 3.Cut the shirt around the cushion leaving a border of 3-5cm on every side 4.Using the material from the shirt, cut all four corners off roughly 3cm x 3cm 5.Using sharp fabric scissors cut roughly 30, 1cm wide tassels on all four sides of the material 6.Once completed, place the cushion between the front and back parts of the material and start by tying the tassels together, one from the front and one from the back, work around the cushion and when finished you have created a repurposed tasselled cushion cover
No sew cardigan 1.Fold a long sleeve t-shirt or jumper in half and cut up the middle (of the front layer only) 2.Cut away the binding around the neck 3.Then cut a 'V' shape from the neckline at the top of each side 4.You can then cut the arms to a desired length or leave them as they are
From sleepshirt to dress 1.Using an oversized t-shirt, make a cut down the middle of each sleeve 2.Then pull the neck hole down, so it looks like bandeau style 3.Just under your chest tied the sleeve sections together at the front, then you have a causal spring/summer dress from an old t-shirt
Wrap vest or T-shirt 1.Using either a vest or t-shirt, place the garment front facing down and from the bottom upwards cut out 3/4 of the back 2.Turn the garment onto its back, and using a ruler, cut downwards from the centre of the neckline to the bottom hem 3.Place garment onto a mannequin, use the two front sections to wrap around and tie together at the back
Choker style t-shirts or jumpers 1.On a flat surface, fold the garment in half (length ways) 2.Take a ruler just under the neckline (collar) and draw a line roughly 10/15cm depending on the desired gap size 3.Open the shirt and draw a line on the other side, check the lines match up and using sharp fabric scissors to cut out the marked-out space
No sew vest 1.Fold a t-shirt in half 2.Cut the sleeves and neckline away (almost into a vest style) 3.Open the shirt up facing front and lay in flat, cut up the centre 4.Cut three 2cm stripes from one of the sleeves 5.Turn the shirt so the back is facing and using one stripe of fabric, tie the back armholes together 6.Turn the shirt back facing front and tie a piece of fabric to each shoulder
Repurpose old jeans 1.Turn the jeans inside out and put them on, with a pen draw out the size and place of where you would like the holes to be 2.Take the jeans off and keep them inside out. Cut into the center of the hole towards the edge. When at the edge, snip enough length along your lines so that you can grab hold of the cut to continue to tear the rest of the hole 3.Once you have your tear holes you can fray parts of the edge, you can do this by pulling at the loose materials around each hole. Each side does not need to be identical and does not have to be a perfect circle. Try the jeans on and fix the edges or add more fraying as desired.
looking after your garments Looking after your clothes makes them last a whole lot longer. It also saves money because you do not have to repurchase them as often.
Wash dark clothing inside-out Dark-wash jeans, black blouses and other dark material can become faded in the wash, especially as they will rub against other garments. Always launder your washer-safe dark clothes inside-out to ensure they hold their colour for longer.
Invest in a clothesline or drying rack If you do not have any place to dry your clothes, they usually end up in the dryer. A clothesline only costs a few pounds and helps reduce energy waste and cost.
Wash metal separately Buttons and zippers often find their way into the wash, but can become extremely hot in the dryer, which can lead to scorching or melting on your other clothes. Wash clothing with metal components separately and never with delicate clothes, such as silks or knits.
Go colour safe Nothing is more frustrating than ruining clothing with bleach. It can strain coloured clothes and damage delicate fibres. Swap your regular bleach for a colour safe alternative, which is gentler on fabric.
Wash less The washing process is tough on clothes. Agitating, tumbling and coming in contact with other garments can leave garments faded, stretched and damaged. Unless your outerwear is visibly dirty, you do not need to wash it after each wearing. Try extending washing to every other wear, or even every three, before you toss clothing into the laundry.
Practice good hygiene It may seem obvious, but practicing good hygiene, such as showering daily and wearing deodorant, can help keep your clothes cleaner and in better condition. Do not forget that sweat also causes stains.
Learn basic repairs Learning to complete basic repairs on your clothing, such as replacing a loose thread or missing button, can make them last longer and save a ton of money. A simple sewing kit can be found at most large retailers and only costs a few pounds.
Iron with care When you iron, you are using heat to loosen fabric fibres and press them flat. Sometimes you can end up burning or yellowing fabric and using too much heat on delicate fabrics can ruin them completely, make sure you are always using the right heat level for the type of fabric you are ironing.
Rotate your clothes Rotating your clothes means less wear and tear, this also means fewer holes in jeans and less fading on shirts.
Good storage Surprisingly, the way you store your clothes can make them last for years longer: Fold heavy sweaters on a shelf, Button up buttons and zip up zippers, Invest in strong hangers, Give clothes some breathing room and Make sure you store your clothes somewhere cool and dry.
Extending the life of clothing by an extra nine months of active use would reduce carbon, waste and water footprints by around 20-30 percent each and cut resource costs by 20 precent (5 billion pounds). This is a key opportunity to make a difference, and encompasses changes in design (e.g. to increase durability), getting existing clothes out of the wardrobe more often, repair and greater re-use of clothing by UK consumers.
Around 30 percent of clothes in the wardrobe typically have been unused for at least a year worth over ÂŁ1,000 per household or ÂŁ30 billion across the UK. Most often, clothes are unused because they no longer fit, but that does not mean they should end up in landfill. There are many ways to reuse garments and great initiatives out there for recycling.