Do not fear the maker is here…and the guilt of past consumption can be
reframed. Creating from what you own, hoard or cannot resell, is a skill which
could actually begin to save our planet from its climate crisis demise. The rise
of crocheting and sewing have spiked on Tik Tok and reselling apps – both for
art&fashion to sell and for personal style without monetary gain. The pure
enjoyment of creating, regardless of whether items are sold or just owned,
provides a sense of hope and intrigue for the future world of fashion. This
wave of creation reflects a renewed interest in hands-on hobbies and skills,
not as a step backwards but as a means to move forwards in an ever changing
world. Makers aren’t reverting to the past; instead, they are utilising skills
(crocheting, sewing, knitting, moulding…) to enhance their personal style and
wardrobes – reintroducing individuality back into the mix.

Starting a new hobby can be empowering. A hobby is not a distraction from
life, it is simply a means to do something for your own pleasure or gain at your
leisure. A slow activity that could improve your personal skill set, whilst
bringing back creativity and hopefully in this case: reducing excess waste.
Don’t let ‘life get in the way’ – incorporate new things into it. Enjoy the way you
spend time, use it to produce something unexpected and new.

If you have not considered making, doing, creating or getting involved in your
own personal wardrobe then this is your sign. Before you make that last
minute purchase or throw out last years summer dress – take a moment, think,
pause. What can you do with this? What would you want to do but maybe
don’t know how? What could you learn? What could you make?

This is your sign.

The return of the maker is here.