We rescue and upcycle discarded fabric remnants, samples, and materials to create custom garments, accessories, and decors.
Whenever possible, we thoughtfully repair torn clothes and accessories with machine or by hand to extend their life.
Old clothes and accessories get recycled and reborn with new silhouette / colors / surface patterns / embellishments. DIY Fashion ftw!
Upcycling and Repairing Ideas for Garden Decor
The garden has become a special place, especially during Covid-19 pandemic. During shelter-in-place period, I made garden decors by upcycling locally sourced items.
Natural Dyeing with Japanese Maple Leaves: Notes from a First-timer
Notes from my first natural dyeing experiment with Japanese maple leaves in fall season. Three batches of dyeing using fallen leaves sourced from two different trees in the garden. So much to learn and enjoy afterwards.
Accidentally Boro Shirt
A boro shirt made by accident, started with dipping a silk shirt in a bleach solution. Patched with various fabric remnants. From Fafafoom Studio.
Making Sleeveless Coat Using Altered Tunic Pattern
First time making an outerwear from scratch! The sleeveless coat is made with altered tunic pattern and large neoprene remnants. From Fafafoom Studio.
Why Texture Clothing’s Every Body Tunic Pattern is Good for Beginners
Sewing this Every Body Tunic from Texture Clothing makes me wish I made this garment when I first started learning to sew!
Making 6-Square Origami Top with Fabric Remnants
Made following a Handwoven magazine’s 1996 article, the 6-square origami top only has square-shaped pattern pieces and very straightforward to assemble. The timeless top is easily adjustable and can be highly personalized depending on the sewist!
Upcycling Linen Curtains into Handkerchief Dress
A linen upcycle inspired by an “Instant Dress” how-to from Family Circle 1977 magazine cutout. Two panels of rescued linen curtains were naturally dyed and transformed into a dress with T-shaped bodice and handkerchief skirt.
Hi, I’m Mira Musank!
I’m a DIY fashion lover, sustainable style maker, and textile design learner based in San Francisco Bay Area. Creative adventurer since 2007.
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Mira Musank is featured in California Elegance (Mondadori, 2021) by Frederic Aranda and Christine Suppes.
Our Bubblegum Dreaming Cage Dress is featured in Simply Sewing Magazine Issue 50 as part of The Refashioners 2018!
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High-Low Circle Skirt Dress Sewing Project
My first DIY dress ever! It was a rather impulsive decision, and the execution was muddled with detours. It took me 20 hours from sketching to finished garment, but the end result (and learning experience) was SUPER worth it!
Upcycling Linen Curtains into Handkerchief Dress
A linen upcycle inspired by an “Instant Dress” how-to from Family Circle 1977 magazine cutout. Two panels of rescued linen curtains were naturally dyed and transformed into a dress with T-shaped bodice and handkerchief skirt.
The Refashioners 2018: Bubblegum Dreaming Cage Dress
Inspired by Rei Kawakubo’s take on cage dress trend during Comme des Garçons AW 2008-9 collection, I wanted to create a similar look, albeit with a few twists, inspired by a delicate lingerie and an Alexander McQueen SS 2018 dress.
7 Tips for DIY Shibori Dyeing Your Shirt, Square Accordion Fold Style
Summer DIY project: giving an old white shirt a new life via DIY shibori dyeing project. This time, I used itajime style – square accordion folding technique – and I LOVE the result!
DIY Waist Corset Belt Refashion with Interchangeable Fabrics
Refashioning a cage-like wide belt into a DIY waist corset belt, complete with tied-up detail and interchangeable fabric options. My go-to fashion statement for J-Pop Summit Festival 2014.
Make It Pretty: DIY Lace Appliques on a Blouse
Beautifying a hardly worn silk blouse by hand stitching lace appliques (cut out of lace remnants) on it, inspired by a pink dress shirt Carrie Brownstein wore on recent “Late Night” TV appearance.
A Neckline Fix to Keep the Girls In
It’s great to wear a wrap dress, but the gap on the front is always problematic. It’s time to fix it and keep the girls safely tucked in!
Wedding DIY Birdcage Veil with Flowers
For my second wedding celebration to the same man, my beloved Chris, I want to add a personal touch to my bridal attire. I decided to make this DIY birdcage veil with flowers, which turns out to be a fun DIY project that gives the perfect finishing touch to my wedding outfit.
DIY Scarf Top with Kimono Sleeves
This is perhaps the tipping point for my love of DIY projects. Making simple kaftan scarf top with kimono sleeves from an old H&M scarf was such a fun experience. I couldn’t believe I almost throw this barely-used scarf away; it has such a pretty flower print and colors!
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- Maya Angelou
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