Water-soluble plastic as a medium to make polyester patchwork embroidery craft

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the process of polyester fabric waste to be an alternative material to make interior textiles. The characteristics of polyester fabric waste meet the qualities needed to be used as the material for making interior textile. The problem in this study is the effectiveness of using water soluble film paper as a medium for the application of manual embroidery techniques to make polyester patchwork. This study used experimental and implementation methods on textile crafts. The results of this study show that water soluble film paper can be used as a medium for applying manual embroidery techniques on polyester patchwork which is profitable and does not leave any residual waste. Thus, this medium is considered environmentally friendly. This method can be applied to bring out the element of craftsmanship based on the scope of textile craft study. Functional products made by using this method are also expected to provide aesthetic value in a room. This study is essential and useful to contribute to an overview to the community about alternative resources for apparel industry waste from the local area that can be created into new products with higher value.