I’ve already posted about using fruit scraps before (Oranges are not just for eating) but after seeing fotos of Jan Hopkins’ watermelon rind dress…
watermelon rinds used by jan hopkins….
Eating watermelon seeds + Watermelon & Mint Salad + Easy Pickled Watermelon Rind.
Jan Hopkins and Art from Food Scraps
The Dried Citrus Sculptures of Daniel Watson:
Bread slippers and more food as clothing
Wearing Food is a New Fashion.
An edible purse: London-based designer Hoyan Ip reuses leftovers to create fashionable trimmings, such as buttons, belt buckles, sequins and embellishments in various shapes, sizes and colors.
The Narrative Within 
I discovered an interesting video a couple of weeks ago, and liked the idea that was presented or, at least, the idea of exploring the idea. It probably will interest you as well. I love the first dress made of watermelon! I didn’t know such a craft was possible! Enjoy the video:
http://blog.ted.com/2011/05/04/grow-your-own-clothes-suzanne-lee-on-ted-com/
Mille grazie Marie-Josèe for the great link!