Here’s a really cool submission from Studio Habeas Corpus.

THE BIRD DRESS PROJECT — new wings for used t-shirts:

> The Bird is a unisex tunic which anyone can make from 5 used T-shirts, using a downloadable pattern

> it was designed to create an easy, comfortable garment one would want to wear every day while keeping textiles out of landfills

> we recommend using old T-shirts you were willing to donate (the ones that work best are thick 100% cotton basic T-shirts), or asking for your friends & family to donate theirs to you.

> purchasing second-hand T-shirts from thrift stores is also a good option, however keep in mind that at this stage, the large majority of donated clothing has already gone out of the country to be resold internationally, which represents a big carbon footprint and uncertain futures

> by making The Bird dress with materials you already have, you are being gentle to the earth and to yourself

More: BIRD DRESS - studio habeas corpus. Pattern downloadable on etsy and kollabora

More about Studio Habeas Corpus:

 A research & design studio focused on materiality and the body - through dress, architecture, dance, & history. Our goal is to bring to life a gentler, low-tech material world, through information & collaboration. http://www.studiohabeascorpus.com/

— rw

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