Creative Design: Professional

Houndstooth Upcycle

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Abstract

The purpose of this design is to create sustainable garments and achieve a high-quality look by upcycling used t-shirts. I explore how to take worn t-shirts, which have diminished in value as garments, and use the materials to create entirely new and valuable pieces. This design is constructed using old t-shirts with holes and stains, and I cut t-shirts into strips. To create the houndstooth check for the jacket, four navy and four white yarns were used interchangeably and were hand woven in a twill weave. For the skirt, I used two yarns for each color of red, navy, and white repeatedly, which were woven in a plain weave. Over-consumption and over-production of fashion products have resulted in environmental issues of waste and pollution. This project was developed to inspire consumers and designers to reconsider the used garments they often throw away without consideration for reusing, reforming, and upcycling the materials. 

 

Keywords: design, t-shirt, Houndstooth, Upcycle

How to Cite:

Lee, J., (2020) “Houndstooth Upcycle”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.11856