Presents a guide to working with recycled materials such as linen, burlap and wool. Shows 28 projects with deconstruction techniques, sewing tips and information about their environmental impact. Projects include totes, lunch sack, scarf, onion sack, skirt, bin and many more.

The area of recycling and upcycling is a rich and growing source of innovative design in the fashion and accessories industries. In a fast-fashion world of throw-away clothing, it is the ultimate expression of the slow-fashion movement, with each piece individually conceived and crafted from scratch, using different materials each time. ReFashioned features 46 international designers who work with recycled materials and discarded garments, reinvigorating...

As part of a growing global awareness of the importance of eco-conscious living, both for the planet and as a means of promoting fair labor practices, more people than ever before are seeking to dress in an environmentally friendly way. On a broader scale, initiatives to promote a more sustainable approach to fashion have made headlines and grown like never before.This timely book is organized into four chapters--Buy, Wear, Care, and Dispose--each...