Make Something Out of Nothing

My studio art class was given the assignment to "make something out of nothing" meaning to take some recycled material (any recycled material) and create a wearable article of clothing/ jewerly/ etc. Here are some of the genius things that the class came up with... cheers to you!

This dress was made out of trashbags. The skirt was three- tiered and reinforced with wire and the boddess was created around a bra- genius creation. The dress looked beyond legit and the revealing back was a simple touch that made the dress become even more alive.

Here we have me looking like a goof with my insane curls and handmade short-alls. The "sexy shortalls" as my prof described them as were made from a single pair of my moms old jean capris. Everything was hand stiched and reinforced with iron-on hem...quite the labor of love. You can't see it here, but the back of the overalls is completely bare. It's a take on a halter, backless look and looks poppin' with a leaotard. I can't wait to wear these!

Ok. If I could have bought one thing from this "fashion show", I would have brought this very piece. The entire necklace is made out of pennies and quarters- drilled and held together with little metal clips- this piece totally took time and looks fab. The natural layout of the change falls perfectly around the neck and makes the piece look like anything more than $1.67.

This clutch is beyond fun. Made from a Trader Joes paper bag and reinforced with pink painters tape, the compartments inside are ziplock baggies. The "flower" button is a waterbottle top and then the handle is made from homemade paper beads- such a blast from the past.

Here we have Rachel modeling her homemade plastic bag scarf. Genius. After making a roll of plastic bag yarn, Rachel was able to knit her piece and the final texture is luxurious. So different and quirky but I would wear it in a heart beat.

Liz's dress was also made of plastic bags. What I absolutley fell in love with about this dress was the plastic bag flowers. For my BatMitzvah, my dress was covered in big hodgepodge flowers and this aspect totally reminded me of it. Reinforced with gromets, Liz's dress was sturdy and fabulous.

I could not believe all the amazing things that the people in my class came up with. It's really amazing to think that these materials were all salvaged from the trash, donation bin or recycling bin. Before you toss something- think twice. Until next blog...stay safe in my pocket!