Ep 20. Project Repat

In season 1 episode 20 of Naturally, Danny Seo, titled Project Repat, Danny Seo shares ways to repurpose old clothing and textiles instead of throwing them away. First, Danny visits a company called Project Repat that turns old T-shirts into a cozy blanket. The company works with organizations such as The Arc, an organization that provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to create eco-friendly jobs. Danny then shows viewers how to make a T-shirt rug using old T-shirts and a rug mat. This project not only repurposes old clothing but also adds a fun and colorful touch to any room.

Next, Danny takes a trip to New York City to visit the Textile Arts Center, a community space for textile artists and enthusiasts. There, he meets artist Audrey Louise Reynolds, who dyes fabrics using natural materials such as flowers, bark, and even insects. Audrey demonstrates her dyeing process, which involves boiling the natural materials and adding them to a bath of water and fabric. Danny also visits a sustainable fashion boutique called Study NY, where he speaks to owner and designer Tara St. James about the importance of sustainability in fashion and how her brand uses repurposed materials.

Back in the studio, Danny shares a DIY project for making reusable fabric gift wrapping using scraps of fabric. This project is a great way to reduce waste and give a personalized touch to gifts. Finally, Danny shows viewers how to turn an old sweater into a cozy and stylish pillow cover.

Throughout the episode, Danny emphasizes the importance of reducing waste and repurposing materials as a way to be more environmentally friendly. He showcases various organizations and individuals who are making a difference in the sustainability movement and provides easy and accessible DIY projects for viewers to try at home. Project Repat, Audrey Louise Reynolds, and Study NY are all great examples of how sustainability can be incorporated into different industries, from manufacturing to fashion design. Overall, Naturally, Danny Seo season 1 episode 20 is an inspiring and informative episode that encourages viewers to think creatively about repurposing old clothing and textiles.