Upcycled Trash Patch-- Mustard Yellow and Teal

The Original Trash Patch

For the misfits, the mischief-makers, and the sustainability queens: Rep your love of all things garbage with this upcycled Trash Patch. Lovingly printed with hand-carved linocut block on salvaged textiles and finished with a satin edge for durability, this patch is 100% human-made and ultra-sustainable. Every patch keeps textile scraps out of landfills. 

About this specific patch:

This particular patch contains trash from 3 unique locations!

• Front Fabric: Cotton salvaged from salwar kameez set
• Lining: Felt scraps that Goodwill wouldn't accept
• Thread: A massive spool of gold thread I found at a yard sale 10+ years ago and is still going strong.

general specs:

• made from the fabric of salvaged clothing, pillowcases, and blankets.
• The patches vary in size but are generally around 2in x 3.5 in (bigger than a credit card, smaller than an iPhone)
• most patched are lined with salvaged fleece or felt for added durability. Some patches made from thicker material such as denim do not have a lining.
• finished with a satin stitch edge— this preserves the fabric for added durability, and gives you a place to hide your stitches when you sew your patch on.

If you’re not confident in your sewing skills, no worries! We can provide an iron-on backing to any patch for $1. Just add "iron on adhesive" to your order at checkout. If you've ordered more than one patch, please list the patch you wish to add adhesive to in the notes section of the cart.