Faculty Advisor
Condella, Craig
Abstract
This paper written for the Sociology and Anthropology capstone applies sociological theory to the importance of the handmade in a world where hand sewing is becoming a dying craft. Using a variety of historical examples, it establishes the importance of the handmade in the past and discovers what meaning humans find in the act of making and using handmade clothing. It uses these examples to dissect what consumers now seek from fast fashion, suggesting ways the industry has taken advantage of those desires for the sake of profit. The paper concludes that acts of hand sewing and mending are small but effective ways to fight large corporations' attempts to prey on the human need for connection and community.
Recommended Citation
Henderson, Emily E., "Handmade versus Fast Fashion: An Analysis of Human Consumption and Use Patterns" (2025). CEG 450 Cultural, Environmental, and Global Studies Capstone. 2.
https://digitalcommons.salve.edu/ceg450/2
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