“It made me realize that the fashion industry consumes huge amounts of natural resources as it relies on producing garments quickly and in large supply—many of the garments are only intended to be worn three or four times,” she said.
Alexis had a number of tools to help her get started.Her mom, Kimberly, taught her to sew when she was 5.Her grandmother taught her to crochet (钩边) around the same time.Alexis said she also gained technical knowledge and inspiration from her part-time job at a clothing company that creates theater wardrobes for schools and drama productions.
Prior to the blog launch, she spent several months illustrating “recycling” projects by creating photo tutorials.Though Ecouturier hasn't been online long, she's been getting positive feedback.“I've had people come up to me in the hall and say,‘Hey, I saw your blog.I'm working on one of the projects right now, ’” Alexis said.
She said she hasn't bought a brand-new piece of clothing since last July, and her thrift store shopping has paid off with finds such as a $5 (31 yuan) dress she wore to homecoming.
“Taking an hour from Saturday afternoon to make something for yourself can really have an impact on the environment.A little change every day can really add up,” Alexis said.
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