SAC OBJECTS is a project by Selma Waibel in which she explores experimental working methods in knitting and develops knitted
objects using slow, manual processes.The current focus is on knitted bags, which are characterized by their pleated surface structure.
Her studies in textile design form the basis for the project and have a noticeable influence on Selma's work. During her studies she early focused on the knitting technique and the development of various, sometimes irritating surface structures. Her working method is strongly characterized by using different materials to achieve differences in tension. This is realized, for example, by combining elastic and static materials so that different material characteristics react to each other and the textiles develop a life of their own. In her work in knitwear, however, the so called ‘knit-weave’ technique also refers to the technique of weaving, which was another major part of her work during her studies. The idea is to work mainly with yarn remnants that are usually unusable for industrial production and are left over due to small quantities of yarn. Selma sources these leftovers from various yarn suppliers or old knitting mills in Germany. To give the bags the necessary strength, a thin elastic thread is also incorporated, which tightens the stitch structure and makes the bags significantly more stable.
The use of deadstock materials also means that the choice of colors can only be influenced to a limited extent, as not all colors and shades are always available. This means that usually only rough color spaces are defined, from which the combinations that fit the concept and are currently available are then intuitively selected.
Each piece is carefully crafted on a manual knitting machine from the 1950s in her Berlin studio. All objects follow the approach of being timeless and, above all, practical to use. Among other things, this has resulted in bags that can be individualized and modified with adjustable bag handles depending on the occasion and preference.
Most of the bags are made to order so that individual color requests can be considered.
For larger quantities of yarn, some bag models can also be produced in small batches.