Wardrobe Refashion is a community which has had an online presence
since early 2006. Based in Melbourne, Australia, owner Nichola Prested
started up the site after deciding to quit buying new manufactured
clothing in a bid to do her part for the planet, save money and
improve her sewing skills. Participants of the blog pledge to abstain
from the purchase of new manufactured clothing for the period of 2, 4,
6 months or LIFE. They pledge to refashion, renovate, and recycle
preloved items with their own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium or
make their own from scratch. Those who fall off the wagon must confess
on the blog by displaying a ‘Get out of Refashionista Jail FREE’
card.
