Just want to share a video that tells you everything you need to know about the Open Garments research project, where we are working on.

The London-based label DIYcouture launched its debut collection DIYC<now/>.

DIYC<now/> is not the average clothing collection. Instead of buying a finished garment, one purchases a book containing a set of instructions to make that particular garment yourself.

Their message:

“Inspired by the thousands of invisible pairs of hands around the globe that make the clothes we buy, DIYcouture hopes to inspire people to turn off their screens and get up to their elbows in the 3-dimensional world of creation. It supports the slow revolution. Helping people to produce garments that are precious, rather than disposable, this is the antithesis of fast-fashion.”

ReKnit – a project by Haik Avanian – allows people to send old sweaters to the artist’s mom. She unravels and knits them back into a specified article of the month. In the month of January, submitted sweaters will be re-knitted into scarves. So you choose send in your old sweater, choose the type of scarf you want, pay a fee Site visitors can also vote on what should be selected as the next month’s item.

Source: PSFK

Tobi.com has launched a virtual fitting room that users can access from their home. Augmented reality will help in answering the most important question: “how will this look on me?” Just by using a printed marker and a webcam, users can  try items on  and motion sensors are used to rate styles with the wave of a hand. They can also post pictures immediately to Facebook in order to see what friends think or when you just need that second opinion.

Source: Considerate clothing

Bemz is a company that specialises in slip cover for a lot of IKEA sofas and chairs. I love them, since they recently added my type of IKEA sofa in their assortment. Just a while ago, I ordered some fabric samples and I must say … it won’t take that long before I place my order.

Next to the fabulous slip covers, they also have a very interesting blog. And it’s thanks to this  that I got to know these two sites that give you the opportunity to design your own rug. So check out Rug Designer or Rug Couture and start creating your own rug!