I am creating an everyday outfit with all the necessary accessories, for a child from
Jakku.
My inspiration is Rey from Star Wars.
My designs are called: REYwear.
...And so the story begins...
As a child, Rey lived on the planet Jakku, and grew to become an inventive scavenger.
One day while getting dressed, she envisioned a way to make an easy-to-wear, and comfortable version of her outfit for
the children of Jakku.
Rey loved the natural linen and cotton fabrics used in her outfit that kept her cool on hot summer days in the desert, so she wanted to use those fabrics in her designs.
The Romper Design
For indoor play, the romper
features the soft, lightweight cotton gauze on the top, in a sand color
that won't show dirt or sand. The lower part of the romper was made
with a linen striped fabric.
It's
so easy to get dressed in the morning because it quickly fastens, with
buttons salvaged from rebel uniforms, at each shoulder.
Now, if you want to look more like Rey, you can add...
the light weight body wrap scarf, 2 buckle belt,
bracelet, and mini canvas tote.
When playing outdoors, a light weight, pleated body scarf is added over the romper to protect skin from the wind-blown sand or the hot rays of the sun. To make it easier to put on over her romper, special built-in ties secure the scarf at each shoulder.
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| My Canvas Tote like Rey's |
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| Rey's canvas tote |
The scarf above is fastened with this belt, that is a replica of Rey's belt. The belt secures the scarf so it doesn't interfere with playing
and provides an easy way to carry her canvas tote at her waist
for discovered salvaged treasures.
Though Rey carries a military backpack, she wanted to create a special rucksack that would protect and be useful for young children.
So, this Locator and Messenger Bag was
designed to keep children safe by allowing them to communicate with
their parents, and the other children with them, while scavenging .
On the
side of the bag, locator panels have been encased into the pocket. These
locator panels help the children find valuable parts and test the part
to see if it worth salvaging because it still works.
To make it more comfortable to wear, the lined rucksack has a padded body and shoulder straps.
Click here to read more about the design of this special rucksack.
Jakku’s sandy wastes are littered with old wrecks, picked over by
desperate scavengers searching for parts that can be salvaged and sold. Rey likes to salvage button from the Rebel uniforms. Every girl loves jewelry, so Rey designed a special bracelet made with the buttons from Rebel uniforms.
This little Rebel loves her outfit for playing both inside her home and outdoors.
