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Emmy Kasbit presents WEARABLE WASTE A digital presentation for Woven Threads VII: CRAFTED

The work is grounded in a zero-waste approach that treats excess not as discard, but as material with continued value. At the centre of this practice is a clear design philosophy: nothing is wasted. Fabric remnants from the cutting process are preserved, reworked, and reintroduced into the making of new garments, forming a system where waste is directly reintegrated into production. At the centre of Emmy Kasbit is a method that reframes how material is seen and used. What is often considered offcut becomes the starting point for new work. Patchwork is not applied as surface decoration, but developed as structure, where each fragment contributes to the final form. The result is a body of work shaped through reconstruction, precision, and the careful assembly of parts into a resolved whole. The film reflects this through its attention to both process and intent. It shows how materials move through different stages of use, how they are retained, sorted, and reworked, and how each piece is built through the labour of skilled artisans. What emerges is a practice that is deliberate and controlled, where sustainability is embedded within the act of making itself. There is a clear relationship between craft and responsibility. Each garment carries the evidence of its construction, the time required to assemble it, and the decisions made to extend the life of material beyond its initial use. No two pieces are identical, as each is shaped by the specific remnants that form it. Within the context of Woven Threads VII: CRAFTED, this presentation aligns with a broader focus on method, material understanding, and circular systems of production. Emmy Kasbit contributes to this through its commitment to zero-waste design, its integration of table waste into new work, and its ability to position sustainability as both process and outcome.