DIY: Lika Volkova

Lika Volkova, the designer behind SANS clothing line says there is no such thing as an eco-friendly clothing line. Fashion, no matter what it’s made out of or where it comes from, makes waste. Factories produce pollution as does the transportation it takes to get the clothing to the stores.

In response to their concerns about over-production, SANS deviced a bold refreshing strategy. Instead of making pieces of clothing, producing, distributing and selling it, they now sell downloadable patterns on their website. Prices range from $6-$20, which, Volkova says, is no less than what a designer can expect to make on a conventional piece of clothing. The patterns are digital and can be printed out on a conventional printer.

For the not-so-crafty, she recommends taking the pattern to a local tailor to have it made. Regardless, the result is a locally-made-to-fit garment that the owner will inevitably be emotionally attached to — and less likely to throw away — after being involved in the entire process of creating it. In Volkova’s words “When you have a piece that you made yourself, you relate to it differently. You value it differently.”

These aren’t your typical McCall patterns. I think it’s time to bust out my sewing machine.

Thanks Alex!

source Treehugger

Posted by thuy