HEAL THE INDUSTRY
by showcasing the possibilities of upcycling with brands, shops, corporate, green groups and artists.
Luxarity Patchwork Project / 2020.11 - 2020.12
Customization service commissioned by Lane Crawford
Toby Crispy and her team hand sew the recycled materials from 4 designer labels (Anya Hindmarch / Song of The Mute / Shushu/tong / Angel Chen) on the Equil sweatshirts. To give joy and give love at the same time by donating a portion of the proceed from this project to Food Angel, an NGO which provides food to the underprivileged in Hong Kong.
Slow Stitch Diary / 2020.11 - 2020.12
A series of workshops commissioned by deTour 2020, PMQ
Fashion records time and history with clothing and style. The changes in fashion indicate different phases of our lives. In this workshop, Toby Crispy designed three PMQ-inspired embroidery motifs, and let participants embroider the historical Hong Kong landmark, memories of old places and things on their old clothes, and bring their “time journey” home.
Embroidering Stories / 2020.05
An online workshop commissioned by CHAT, The Mills.
David Medalla's artwork A Stitch in Time invites visitors to attach a keepsake or memorable item to the hanging fabric displayed at CHAT’s Arcade.
Echoing alongside, I am honoured to hold a workshop to teach you stitches which allow you to ‘draw with a needle’ or attach items to a pre-loved garment or fabric. Decorate a preloved garment (i.e.: a jacket, a pair of jeans, a shirt) with words or a small item (i.e.: a stone, a small toy, an odd earring whose pair got lost)
A Stitch in Time / 2020.11 - 2020.12
A series of workshops at Galet Antique
Teaching in four workshops in a row on every Friday night in this beautiful space, we use our old clothes, needles and thread as paper and pen, to record our life — by hand, through image transfer / handwriting embroidery / live plant embroidery / modified Indian mirror work.
Make Your Wearable Art / 2020.04 - 2020.06
A series of workshops at Sin Sin Fine Art
Through exploring the basic skills of clothes making including
pattern making / hand sewing techniques / basic embroidery stitches,
compose your own wearable art that reflects your style and spirit. We – the wearers can be original, authentic and resourceful.
Slow Stitch Workshops / 2020.05
A series of workshops at Cabinet of Stories
Hide in the peaceful sanctuary to relearn the fundamental theory and hand make your own hats that reflect your style.
Reconnecting with our slow soul through stitching, take some time to relearn and restart with a sustainable lifestyle.
Voice Off, Heart On. / 2020.03
Island stitching by Toby
A beautiful article by Jas Tse and photos by Kodi Wan in Obscura Magazine that records my kick-starting of 2020 with a series of workshops in a secret space on Peng Chau Island.
Workshops / SINCE 2013
TobyCrispy teams up to Trans-value and Trans-fashion the tradition and skills
by organising reflective upcycling workshops to reconnect your hands and your soul.
Drawing exercise to restyle a sustainable wardrobe through the theories of colourtime palette and illusion dressing.
Stitch on your handwriting love message with the combination of back stitch, Y stitch, chain stitch and lazy daisy stitch.
Upcycle denim bag and zipped pouch from the washing panels and trim cards of jeans development.
Upcycle Peach Blossom Brooch from a deadstock garment
Upcycle Lucky Mouse from a deadstock garment
Lucky Fruit Embroidery from a deadstock garment
Upcycle Christmas Gnome from a deadstock garment
Upcycle Christmas Socks from a deadstock garment
Christmas Embroidery from a deadstock garment
Plant Embroidery on old garments
Mandala Embroidery Jamming
Embroidered Kantha Animals on old garments
Marigold Embellishing on old garments
Monogram Embroidery on old garments
Embroidery Badges
Embroidery Cover-buttons
Redesign Your Old Shirt(s)
Upcycle Sock Doll from old socks
Upcycle Denim Pouch from old jeans
Upcycle Baby Beanie out of baby's old clothes
Upcycle Fabric Feather Brooch from off-seasoned fabric hangers
Upcycle T-tote from old T-shirt
Upcycle Drawstring T-tote from old T-shirt
Upcycle Fashion Turban from old garments