Our Mission
Reducing Waste One Upcycle at a Time
Faithfully Yours is dedicated to reducing the enormous amounts of textile waste thrown away each year. In 2018 alone, landfills in the US received 11.3 million tons of textile waste! The amount of textile waste in landfills has been rising exponentially since the 1960s. In an effort to divert some of this waste, we source about 85% of materials for products from donations of unwanted clothing, fabrics or notions, as well as sourcing from thrift stores and rummage sales. We’re passionate about creating new items from existing materials, helping to cut down on waste and make the most of what’s already out there.
Community
One of the most important pieces of sustainability is community. Humans are hard wired for connection, and through our time together we share ideas, grow bigger and are refueled to continue our efforts. In my connections with community, my hope is to share sewing and upcycling skills so others feel empowered to make changes in how they view their world, lives and the choices they make. Through these interactions, I hope inspiration is shared and cultivated as we strive to grow towards a more conscious and purposeful existence together within our neighborhoods and towns. Change includes all ages, so my goal is to find opportunities and projects to share that will engage everyone. Some of the ways I show up in the community are mending workshops and pop-ups with our upcycle club.
Upcycling
Upcycling is something I had played around with a bit here and there in the past, but I decided I was going to make repurposing materials the foundation of how I created. Through this process, my goal is to help reduce waste, encourage people to view waste materials differently and see value in the things we usually throw away. I love the transformation of upcycling. Finding the hidden beauty and usefulness and giving purpose to unwanted articles of clothing, or finding uses for the plastic netting around our fruit or the cereal bags we don't think twice of throwing away, it's almost magic. My hope is that the items I create will help be a catalyst that disrupts the habits of a disposable culture and instead invites us to rethink what it means to be resourceful and creative with what we already have.
Circular Fashion
Finding ways to reuse or repair materials not only prevents them from polluting the environment in a landfill but also reduces the demand for new production. This is the essence of circular fashion. Instead of following the traditional linear model of 'take, make, dispose,' circular fashion emphasizes a regenerative approach. By using what we already have to make what we need, we extend the life cycle of products and minimize waste. This system involves repairing, reusing, and recycling materials into new products, creating a closed-loop that supports sustainability. Circular fashion aims to keep materials in use for as long as possible, extracting their maximum value before finally recycling them responsibly. This approach not only benefits the environment but also promotes a more thoughtful and sustainable way of consuming fashion. By embracing circular fashion, we can make a significant impact on reducing waste and conserving resources for future generations.
Ec0-Friendly
The waste crisis on our planet is very real. Production continues while unwanted items pile up and cause pollution, horrible living conditions, and basically taking over the planet. So instead of making new items from new materials, I use what already exists! It's one small way I can make a difference, by reducing waste, showing others how to view materials differently and encourage us all to take every small step we can towards living a more sustainable life, because when each of us does our part,our unified efforts make a difference! Sustainability and environmentalism aren't a trend, it's a necessity for life on earth to continue and thrive. We are part of the natural world, not separate from it. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves!