CraftLuire makes use of recycled materials to visibly mend damaged garments of sentimental value, reviving them by creating detailed and mindful designs. Respectfulness to the environment and resources crucially inform the ethos of this project. Because of this, all design decisions fit within the zero-waste design principle. This project is inspired by the local environment, with materials and primary visual inspiration all coming from Scotland. As someone who has grown up on multiple rural Scottish islands, my history and ties to the land adds scope to my design process in both the imagery and decision-making behind materials used. For this, loom offcuts and discarded local wool have been sourced. This includes fibres from Johnsons of Elgin, Harris Tweed, Garvald and wool from the crofters on the Isle of Lewis. The gathered garments being repaired are either ones that are handed over with a commission to mend, or unwanted garments. Everything is either ethically sourced or waste from Scottish businesses that will create a theme of circular design within the project. The visuals that inspire the collection link in with my values, as the colours, shapes and patterns are all taken from photographs captured on the islands and historical imagery found while researching. CraftLuire involves weaving, tapestry patches, knitting, and needle crafts (such as embroidery, darning and duplicate stitching). Not only does this prolong their wearability, but it also enhances the garments, adding to their story and bringing back a sense of value by treating them as pieces of art. I use CraftLuire to share skills and bringing awareness to the visible mending and the folk fashion movements, all while exploring themes of recycling, mending and renewable fibres. This way, I honour the garment’s story, repairing them with shapes and colours that reflect their history, and keeping sustainability at the forefront of all decisions.


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