Pant sewing pattern made for upcycling

Did you know you can print photographs directly onto fabric and transform them into patches for clothing? It’s one of my favorite ways to merge art, storytelling, and upcycling, and it recently became the foundation for a very special project.

Field Notes is not a jacket in the traditional sense, but a meditation on what clothing can hold, both physically and metaphorically. Designed and sewn by Oregon coast–based upcycling artist Danielle La’Rae, the piece transforms reclaimed 20oz canvas into a garment covered with thirty-two sculptural pockets.

6 Beginner friendly and budget friendly sewing machines!