Zero waste solution for stretch jersey deadstock fabric
Knit textile developed through the process of cutting 1/2 inch strips of jersey knit waste, joining strips in a seamless way, and knitting on a flatbed machine.
Advantages of this textile
- Stretchier than textile knit from yarn
- Durable
- Holds heavy loads without breaking or becoming deformed
Potential applications
- Furniture design (butterfly/sling chairs
- Bulky knit garments or accessories
Swatches pictured below using various machine knitting techniques
Spoiled Textile Collection
The word “shelter” evokes feelings of comfort, safety, and protection. My rubber gloves, for example, shelter me from pathogens on dirty dishes and moldy food. I am terrified to touch or even look at food that’s past its prime. Shelter’s essence of protection is countered by the danger of expired food and the prospect that I could eat something and become sick. I am exploring this fear in dialogue with mold’s innate beauty, organic forms, and otherworldly colors through the creation of textiles that reference the intricacies, wildness, and ever changing nature of these growths. Both attractive and repulsive, mold is quite beautiful if you are not focusing on how uncomfortable it makes you.
In this textile collection, I am repurposing materials and fabrics just like mold and fungi recycle nutrients back into the earth, renewing the life cycle of discarded scraps. This is done through the use of recycled sari silk as yarn, vintage gloves, beads, and lace scraps, as well as repurposed plastic bread closures. I additionally created bioplastic consisting of water, glycerine and gelatin, all materials from the earth. Organic patterns, plush, fluffy textures, and the blending of vibrant and natural colors are important aspects of my textiles. Bioplastics made from gelatin and glycerine will eventually decompose and leave the remaining textiles underneath.
