Vanmade only works with clothes that are thrown away. Like these jeans trousers. I picked them from the street just before the garbageman took them. There were huge holes at the knees and a stain a little way down the leg. I decided to make two chickenpatches from denim and free styled machine stitched them including all the tiny details. Then I covered the stain with a broken egg and the two chickens are discussing this issue together. There are many ways to prevent garments from going to the landfill and I try to do my best to do my part and with that I use a bit of humor!

VA@vanmade

Woven Legacy transforms discarded denim into wearable art. The handwoven sando is made from denim side seams, the mermaid skirt is crafted from reclaimed denim waistbands, and the dramatic cape is assembled from denim patchwork. Every detail gives new life to textile waste, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability while proving that fashion can turn discarded materials into timeless couture.

NA@nard_redoble

Upcycled men’s silk ties. Jacket made by cutting strips of ties and fabric scraps tied into a “yarn” the woven on a makeshift “potholder” type loom made from nails and a wood base. Each square was then woven by hand together to make the jacket. Pants are made from the same batch of cut tie pieces and sewn together as a large piece of fabric then cut for pants.

NU@nuevintage

This video shows a purse upcycled from pool inflatables, using a patchwork technique and creating panels for stability. A chunky zipper and chain add contrast and functionality to this purse. The punctured pool inflatable was a spaceship in bright design, an orange swim ring and bubble plastic as stabiliser. The process is collecting, cleaning, making a pattern, cutting. Sewing with PVC is pretty unforgiving as each stitch creates a hole hence all has to be done right from the start!

PL@ploys

Made from upcycled denim, upholstery scraps, and a reclaimed belt handle, this tote transforms leftover materials into something useful, sturdy, and full of character. I love giving worn and unexpected materials a new purpose, and this design brings them together in a way that feels both practical and beautiful. It reflects my love of texture, creativity, and making something special from what already exists.

SC@scratchandstitch

Six months of patience, one needle, and a tribute to a legend. This 2Pac piece is entirely hand-stitched—no machines, just raw focus. I upcycled yellow-brown denim using a mix of reclaimed materials, layering different textures to capture Shakur’s spirit. Every patch was hand-cut and sewn to create this wearable mosaic. From the bandana to the "Keep Ya Head Up" lettering, it’s a labor of love and a commitment to sustainable art.

AB@abykilo

This XL Carhartt is 90 days of survival sewn into "broken" luxury. Created during a financial crisis in the Philippines, I spent three months of labor—resting only for Church—to provide for my family.​Using "mahiwagang tiyaga," I hand-stitched salvaged Gucci materials into heavy denim. No machines; just three needles and an evolved running stitch. Every panel reflects calloused fingers and the hope that art sustains life. I didn’t just upcycle fabric; I transformed a struggle into a masterpiece

AB@abykilo

Carhartt and broken bags turn to a master pc

AB@abykilo

This upcycled trench coat merges heritage and innovation through a quilt-like patchwork of reclaimed denim and secondhand shirts. Inspired by Ghana’s SANKOFA philosophy, it blends past and future, uniting denim’s global history with African craftsmanship. Each stitch celebrates individuality and sustainability, transforming waste into wearable art that embodies unity in diversity, eco-conscious style, and the beauty of repurposed materials.

SY@syso