Thank-You Tank reimagines one of the most recognizable disposable objects, the plastic grocery bag, into something enduring and personal. Constructed from a repurposed white T-shirt, the tank top takes on the familiar form and material texture of the ever-present bag.
This piece plays with irony and transformation. What was once waste, is reworked into a wearable reflection on our relationship with disposability. The embroidered phrase becomes both gratitude and critique, thanking the viewer while quietly questioning cycles of excess and convenience. By turning refuse into fashion, Thank-You Tank invites reflection on sustainability, value, and the stories objects carry when they’re given a second life.
While the construction of the garment is deliberately simple, the hours of slow, meditative embroidery serve as a quiet protest against the speed and disposability of consumer culture. The act of hand-stitching, a gesture of repair and intention, contrasts the permanence of plastic waste and the fleeting nature of convenience.
2021
This piece was created using a self-drafted pattern and fabric sourced from Fabric World in Stone Mountain, Georgia, a store filled with bins of discarded textiles otherwise destined for the landfill. By designing with these rescued materials, the project reflects my ongoing commitment to sustainable making. While it engages with the aesthetic trends of the year it was made, the choice to prioritize reusability in fabric selection demonstrates a deeper value of creating with intention, reusability, and designing for longevity rather than disposability.
2021
This simple picnic dress embodies my philosophy of sustainability through intentional making. Crafted from recycled bed sheet fabric, it gives new life to existing materials rather than contributing to waste. The design emphasizes ease, comfort, and timelessness, qualities that encourage long-term wear rather than seasonal trends.
2021
