As you may have noticed, young people are becoming more and more creative. Nowadays, we have many tools that allow creation, and we do not hesitate to use them. Today, it is sewing that we will be interested in, an area that is taking more and more place in our activities.
Faced with the fashion sector that poses environmental problems…
It is no longer a secret, even if fashion is truly part of our daily lives, it is unfortunately one of the most polluting industries. According to the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program), this sector is the second largest consumer of water. The textile industry emits about 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, accounting for between 8 and 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. However, despite the ecological awareness that is developing more and more in collective habits, clothing consumption is only increasing. In just 15 years, the amount of clothes purchased would have even doubled. This is all the more worrying when we know that we use our clothes much less time than before. According to the media Brut, the average lifespan of a t-shirt is only 35 days. This phenomenon, which is called "fast fashion", is nevertheless contested by a number of people, aware of the harmful impacts from an environmental and social point of view. In addition, slow fashion is opposed to this, advocating values of quality and sustainability. If you are interested, do not hesitate to read our dedicated article.
…But also social
Beyond the environmental problem, the first criticism that the fashion sector receives, we must not neglect the social impact that it has. We have understood again recently with the controversy concerning the work of the Uyghurs, or more formerly with the Rana Plaza tragedy, fashion is not the most transparent and ethical sector in terms of the conditions of its workers. In this industry, more than 40 million people are employed as modern slaves, which translates into forced labor, unpaid hours, child employment, violence… Of these 40 million people, 70% are women according to the Global Slavery Index. 
Make room for creativity
DIY (Do It Yourself) fashion has been part of the habits of many French people for several years now. Concept invented in the United States, it has seduced more than one, to the point that 9 out of 10 French people consider this concept interesting. DIY, gardening, cooking, decorating… It is an activity that pleases, because it allows in particular to avoid overconsumption, to recycle everyday objects, and to make his creativity speak. Rather than buying ready-made things, using DIY makes us more autonomous, and makes us appreciate more what we own. During the first lockdown, the free time we had gave way to our creativity, and many started DIY. Sewing was one of the most appreciated and practiced activities during this period, especially with the famous fabric masks, which many of us began to make. Since then, some have seen the birth of a passion, others have rediscovered this activity that they had long neglected for lack of time. For young people, for example, sewing allows them to express themselves, to have their own style of dress, and to create new things.
Sewing increasingly present on social networks
Long "rejected" by the youngest, sewing is now becoming more and more important. Now we can find content creators who share tutorials as well as creations on social networks such as TikTok or Instagram. Sewing then seems much more accessible, many people begin to be more interested in it. Any excuse is good to find a way to sew. On TikTok for example, Robin Lrdr creates clothes from bed sheets. A good way to practice upcycling, that is to say to reuse used products by giving them a new life. Thanks to this, much less waste and overconsumption. If you want to start sewing yourself, nothing prevents you! You will see on TikTok for example that you can create with simple fabric scraps, so no need for a lot of material. As for the sewing machine, which can be a significant cost, know that you can easily find mini sewing machines for less than 20 € at Fnac or Gifi ! So, are you ready to get started?
