Function Change
Function Change transforms one item into something entirely new — like turning a bedsheet into a skirt or a jacket into a bag.
It’s about repurposing materials to serve a completely different use, often requiring creative pattern work or full reconstruction.
We divided each category into three budget tiers—basic, standard, and premium—based on the complexity, time, and skill required for the transformation.
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Basic Tier:
Quick Recast
Description:
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Simple conversion of soft items into new forms with minimal shaping or closures
Price range: £53–£65* * £44–£54 (paid to designer) + 20%(deeaiwai’s commission) Examples: |
- Turn a pillowcase into a tote bag.
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Make a crop top from an oversized T-shirt.
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Convert a scarf into a bandana-style top.
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Make a wrap skirt from a cotton curtain.
- Sew an apron from a leftover tablecloth.
Standard Tier: Simple Recast
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Reshape flat or basic garments/textiles into structured new pieces with pattern work Price range: £89–£101* * £74–£84 (paid to designer) + 20%(deeaiwai’s commission) Examples:
Case study: Ujjal transformed an old duvet cover into a long pleated skirt. See here. |
Premium Tier:
Full Rework
Description:
| Full deconstruction and transformation of structured garments into entirely new items |
Price range: £119–£167* * £99–£139 (paid to designer) + 20%(deeaiwai’s commission) Examples:
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