Written for futr singapore.
Excerpt
Some time ago, I’d come across a design challenge organised by UNIQLO Singapore and DesignSingapore Council, where participants were asked to design wearable garments from pre-loved UNIQLO outfits. The refreshed outfits had to be both aesthetically pleasing and functional, while weaving in each designer’s signature style.
Well, colour me inspired.
And it just so happened that of clothes I’d cleared, one of it was an old UNIQLO top, perfect for upcycling!
At this point, I have to admit my complete lack of experience working with fabric. Sure, I’ve crocheted and knitted a thing or two, but with my finer needlework confined to only fastening loose buttons, I wasn’t feeling too confident about successfully pulling my ambitious upcycling project off.
And so, I opted to start simple.
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Samantha Phua 