GarageCoutureClothes

Welcome to Garage Couture! I'm Erin, a "refashion designer". I redesign clothing and accessories from upcycled, repurposed, recycled clothing and materials. Here you will find clothing that is bright, bold, interesting, edgy, sassy and fun. I love to experiment and am always trying out new ideas, so check back often.
Starting next week, all orders will be shipping from California, my summertime residence. Want to learn more about my work, visit my website, www.scrapella.com, for more information! Want something custom? Just ask.

Great blog post featuring eco-friendly bags. My "jeans" bag is one of the featured bags.
http://healinglifestyles.com/blog/

What is "upcycling"?
According to Wikipedia "Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value." That is what I do. I take (convert) old clothes (useless products) and make them fashionable again (new materials)!

I purchase all of my clothing and materials to upcycle from - Humana People to People. "Humana People to People is a network of non-profit aid organizations in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Latin America, all working in the field of international solidarity, cooperation and development." Humana People to People organizations support various humanity projects including the fight against HIV, community development, environmental issues and economic development. www.humana.org