Who

I'm Debbie Murphy, a costume designer and dressmaker since the 1980s, I set up Missfit Creations in 2002 to create new designs from old clothes.

My work has introduced me to some amazing opportunities and interesting characters. I've designed for tribute artists, stage, screen and drag queens amongst a range of entertainers. Missfit was a regular exhibitor at Clothes Show Live and my ReCreate upcycled range has featured in a number of fashion shows.

The ethos of my work has always been to keep textiles going for as long as possible through repair and refashion. As a vintage clothing dealer I've restored countless garments for resale and display including historical costume conservation.

A case study of my business by scientists at the Energy & Bio products Research Institute at Aston University revealed a saving of approx 3 tonnes CO2eq annually from my work. The research was groundbreaking and demonstrated the value to our environment of repairing and rewearing clothing.

I am a passionate advocate of mend and make do believing that with only a needle and thread we can put right so much of what is wrong with the fashion industry today.

Please get in touch if you would like to know more about my zero waste practice and workshops to help extend the life of clothing.