Purpose
The clothing and textile industry is one of the largest polluters in the world (second to oil). As we think about the fashion industry’s role in the climate crisis, we want to provide a service that makes even a tiny dent in textile waste instead of contributing to it.
In addition to environmental destruction, the fashion industry also contributes to sizeism, racism, classism, and exploitation of workers. When you choose to buy secondhand and/or mend your clothing, you are choosing to not participate in a system of exploitation. However, we realize that fast fashion can be unavoidable; we are always happy to alter and extend the life of everything- from an heirloom quilt to a new t-shirt you bought last week.
The clothing and textile industry is one of the largest polluters in the world (second to oil). As we think about the fashion industry’s role in the climate crisis, we want to provide a service that makes even a tiny dent in textile waste instead of contributing to it.
In addition to environmental destruction, the fashion industry also contributes to sizeism, racism, classism, and exploitation of workers. When you choose to buy secondhand and/or mend your clothing, you are choosing to not participate in a system of exploitation. However, we realize that fast fashion can be unavoidable; we are always happy to alter and extend the life of everything- from an heirloom quilt to a new t-shirt you bought last week.
Who we are
We are Rebecca Harrison and Tia Tumminello, two makers who have been sewing our fingers off for years. We met while working at an organic grocery store, but bonded over thrifting and crafting. In Spring of 2019, we decided to team up and form Old Flame Mending.
We are Rebecca Harrison and Tia Tumminello, two makers who have been sewing our fingers off for years. We met while working at an organic grocery store, but bonded over thrifting and crafting. In Spring of 2019, we decided to team up and form Old Flame Mending.
Rebecca Harrison Rebecca has a BFA in Fibers from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has work experience with clothing and textiles in a range of settings, from an alpaca farm to personal styling to costume design for theater. Her work in a tailoring and alterations shop has helped inform our business model, as well as some of our alterations processes. |
Tia Tumminello Tia attended Tyler School of Art at Temple University, earning her degree in art education. She works in a variety of mediums, but has been sewing since high school. Tia is a talented sign maker and graphic designer; in addition to co-running the business, she designs our print material and hand paints all of our signs. |
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