Prototype #8

Knowing that class (and my 1 weekly catch up with my tutor) is tomorrow, I wanted to have as many ideas squeezed out of me as possible. So here is prototype #8, hopefully the last one as tomorrow we can decide on one of the 8 and start to refine and create within that idea.

Prototype #8 is titled 'the little book of textile reuse' and encompasses many of the ideas from the previous prototypes however this allows refines the field to textiles. The book would be similar to the craft book I have proposed in #6 and #4.

Content would include embroideries (using beads found at second hand stores), sewn patterns, drawn patterns, characters (from reclaimed fabrics) and craft objects (garlands, cushions, wall pieces).

On top of purely second hand reclaimed materials, the book explores more sustainable options such as different textiles to use (hemp, felt) and ways to colour fabric (natural dyes). I'd love to have some fabric digitally printed but that depends on how green the process is.

Another aspect that would be included is plants; I'd like them to be involved in some of the projects such as using them for dyes, sewing with them and creating products for them.

The book aims to:
- Inspire people to create from their left overs
- Think twice about the textile industry
- Be more sustainably conscious
- Have far more fun with a green initiative

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