Rescue. Rework. Rewear.

Hi, I’m Victoria Rainwater—a textile artist and creative reuse advocate. My work is rooted in one guiding principle: to give textiles one last chance before they’re lost to landfills or broken down in mechanical or chemical recycling facilities.

At the heart of my business is a commitment to sustainability that goes beyond aesthetics—it's about reimagining waste as material, honoring what still has life left in it, and building a slower, more intentional relationship with clothing.

How It Works

I source worn-out denim, stained bedsheets, torn garments, and discarded textiles—materials that most thrift stores would pass on. I clean, sort, and carefully rework these into one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. My goal is to divert usable fabric from waste streams and transform it into something purposeful, beautiful, and wearable again.

Each piece I create is made by hand, guided by the textures, patterns, and stories hidden in the scraps. Nothing is mass-produced. I embrace the unpredictable nature of working with reclaimed materials—because that’s where the magic happens.

A Textile Last-Chance Project

This business isn’t just a personal art practice; it’s a growing community effort. In the next year, I plan to:

• Build a donation network for old and damaged fabric—starting with local drop-off spots for individuals, thrift stores, and community organizations.

• Collaborate with other artists and educators to host upcycling workshops, skill shares, and creative reuse events.

• Create a sustainable inventory system for tracking and organizing incoming donations, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

• Keep overhead low by working with small batches and prioritizing community and local sourcing.

I’m committed to growing slowly and intentionally, staying rooted in the values that started this business: care, creativity, and conservation.

Why It Matters

This work is about more than fashion. It’s about pushing back against a disposable culture and reclaiming the time-honored traditions of mending, making, and reimagining. It’s about storytelling through thread and honoring what already exists.

When you wear one of my pieces, you’re not just supporting a small business—you’re extending the life of materials that were almost forgotten. You’re wearing a patchwork of memory, landscape, and craft.

Thank you for being part of it.