WHY I DON’T THROW THINGS AWAY SO QUICKLY ANYMORE
WHY I DON’T THROW THINGS AWAY SO QUICKLY ANYMORE
From the House
There was a time when I didn’t think twice about getting rid of things.
A pair of jeans stopped fitting the way I wanted? Gone.
A zipper broke? Replaced with something new.
A jacket felt a little off? I told myself it just “wasn’t me anymore.”
It all felt normal. Practical, even.
But somewhere along the way, I started noticing how often that pattern showed up — not just in my closet, but in how we’re taught to move through fashion in general.
If something isn’t perfect right away, we’re told to move on.
What No One Really Teaches Us About Clothes
Most of us were never taught how to work with clothing.
We’re taught how to buy it.
How to style it when it’s new.
How to replace it when it disappoints us.
But we’re not taught what to do when something is almost right.
So we assume the problem is the piece — or worse, ourselves.
The Shift for Me
The change didn’t come from wanting to be more sustainable or responsible.
It came from being tired of feeling disconnected from my own things.
I started asking simple questions:
Could this be adjusted instead of replaced?
Does this actually need to be thrown away?
What if I’m allowed to change it to fit me?
The first time I altered something instead of discarding it, I felt a quiet sense of relief.
Not because it was perfect — but because I realized I had options.
What Upcycling Really Gives You
Upcycling isn’t about turning everything into a masterpiece.
It’s about learning that:
clothes aren’t fixed
fit can change
details can be added
mistakes are part of the process
Once you know how to hem, reshape, repair, or reimagine something, you stop feeling so powerless when a piece doesn’t work right away.
You stop shopping from a place of panic.
You start trusting yourself a little more.
What I See in Our Classes
People don’t come to upcycling classes because they want to “do fashion.”
They come because:
they’re frustrated with wasting money
they want to keep wearing things they love
they’re curious how clothes actually work
they want to feel capable again
And almost every time, something shifts.
Not just in the garment — but in how they see their own ability to figure things out.
Why We Teach This at the House
We teach upcycling because it changes the relationship people have with what they wear.
It slows things down.
It gives you choices.
It reminds you that you don’t have to start over every time something isn’t perfect.
You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to be “creative.”
You just need to be willing to try.
If this resonates:
Our upcycling classes are designed for beginners, curious minds, and anyone who wants a deeper, more confident relationship with their wardrobe.