Muriel Foerster

petits rêves

upcycling project | realisation four pieces

Upcycling old baby and kids' clothes into something new. Garments sourced from charity shops, flea markets, and hand-me-downs are transformed into new silhouettes inspired by early-2000s style: oversized, playful, full of character.

Sketchbook cover made of patchworked kids' denim, red corduroy and striped fabric
Sketchbook spread with handwritten notes, a childhood photo and fabric flowers
Fabric swatches sorted by colour in reds, pinks and blues

Moodboard, fabric and color selection

Overview of the four pieces with their source garments: shorts from toddler knitwear, tank top, patchwork bomber jacket and jorts from kids’ denim
Shorts, tank top, bomber jacket and jorts with their source garments
Two fashion illustrations with patchwork jackets, mini skirts and leg warmers
Favorite sketches (not realised)