What to do with *that* pile of clothes in the back of your closet...?
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My latest sweater transformation, finished earlier this week: Some questions that were on my mind during this project - when does it make sense to re-sell vs repair vs remake vs recycle a garment? If a sweater is damaged, it makes sense to repair it. Does it ever make sense to remake it entirely? At what point is it more efficient to just recycle it (through shredding or chemical separation) and spin it into new yarn? When should it be downcycled, I.e. shredded into insulation or stuffing?
What to do with *that* pile of clothes in the back of your closet...?
What to do with *that* pile of clothes in the…
What to do with *that* pile of clothes in the back of your closet...?
My latest sweater transformation, finished earlier this week: Some questions that were on my mind during this project - when does it make sense to re-sell vs repair vs remake vs recycle a garment? If a sweater is damaged, it makes sense to repair it. Does it ever make sense to remake it entirely? At what point is it more efficient to just recycle it (through shredding or chemical separation) and spin it into new yarn? When should it be downcycled, I.e. shredded into insulation or stuffing?