Creative Design: Undergraduate
Authors: Michelle Yatvitskiy (University of Delaware) , Katya Roelse (University of Delaware) , Kelly Cobb (University of Delaware) , Huantian Cao (University of Delaware) , Adriana Gorea (University of Delaware)
Pandemonium was designed to find an innovative way to upcycle fabric waste into unique textiles and ready-to-wear separates. Textiles can be recycled either mechanically or chemically, but the industry does not use this practice on a wide-scale yet. So, the purpose of this collection is to mechanically recycle clothes that were donated to me by family and friends by disassembling and shredding. I applied these shredded scraps to a variety of black deadstock fabric to create new textiles using needle felting, knitting, and quilting techniques. The goal of this design is to combine these techniques and create a look that focuses on recycling both pre-and post-consumer waste.
Keywords: Sustainability, Textile Design, Upcycling
How to Cite: Yatvitskiy, M. , Roelse, K. , Cobb, K. , Cao, H. & Gorea, A. (2022) “Pandemonium”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 79(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.15752
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