Biodegradable biker

Do you ever get the urge to do something that doesn't make any sense, just to see if you can? Does it skip the denial stage, because you've already admitted to yourself that it's a bad idea, but you want to push forward anyway?

Let me introduce you to my big stupid Kwik Sew K3764 motorcycle jacket made from paper fabric. Yes, paper. It's an idea that feels about as bad as it sounds (crunchy, if you were wondering), but hey, I think it looks cool in photos!

As a purposefully self-indulgent, impractical, not-for-everyday-wear garment, I believe it goes even further than #SewFrosting. It's not suitable for wearing at any occasion or time of day or really ever at all!

How to manipulate aluminum mesh or "chain mail"

 

    

Chain mail! The best metal "fabric." You may have seen this material in tiny novelty evening bags, 2000s-era slinky "going out" tops and... well that's probably the extent of its use. I'm no advocate for it becoming a widespread material for fashion but I'd like to showcase some of its characteristics as a material. Y'know, for the novelty. Let's get inspired!