i thought Matthew had good ideas, i suspect he needs a partner who is good on technical skills because his execution wasn't brilliant.
I think Matthew's comment about the need for inclusive representation is borne out by many posters on this thread. His occasional wearing of clothes usually associated with women and feminity has not exactly been received with tolerant accceptance ....
The issue i had around Matthew was only when he left and babbling about inclusion. The rest of the time i was very happy he wafted in wearing what he wore, and didn't constantly bang on about being non-binary or whatever. If he hadn't babbled on (and i quite understand that it may have just been nerves) it would have been better. As in "look, folks, you can actually just wear what you like and all is good"
I did think he was the right one to go this week.
But again, aside of the zero waste trousers (i think you could tweak them in the construction without having any scraps, i also think you could adjust the measurements for a better fit. I liked the patch pockets, they add a bit of interest to the back.
Agree: makes no sense to repurpose tote bags. I make tote bags from scraps, not the other way round. And cutting up crochet? if anyone cuts up any of my crochet i will pull their lungs and heart through their nostrils with my hook.