The Sustainable/Upcycle Fashion Basics: Explore Sustainable Fashion – Upcycled Clothing Design Course
Instructor: FashionBar Representative
Class Size: Limited to 6 students
Target Audience: Individuals interested in sustainable fashion and creative upcycling methods.
Course Details:
- Duration: 4 sessions, 2 hours each
- Schedule: Monthly on Wednesdays for four consecutive weeks (excludes April & October)
- Location: FashionBar LLC, Water Tower Place, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
- Age Requirement: 16 and above (Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Course Overview
This hands-on course introduces you to the principles of sustainable, upcycled fashion. Through garment deconstruction and reassembly, you’ll transform old clothing into unique, stylish pieces. No prior sewing experience is needed—this course is open to all skill levels. By the end, you’ll have developed techniques to give new life to old clothes without the need to buy new items.
Teaching Strategies:
- Deconstruct garments to understand construction.
- Reassemble pieces to create new, stylish garments.
- Incorporate discarded pieces as embellishments, promoting zero-waste practices.
Objectives:
- Transform old clothing into fashion-forward pieces.
- Encourage sustainable perspectives on textile waste.
- Empower students to create without buying new items, fostering eco-friendly habits.
Weekly Agenda:
- The Art of Sustainable & Consignment Shopping
- Converting Consignment to Sustainable Fashion
- Basic Techniques: Cut, Sew & Redesign Sustainable Fashion
- Fitting & Perfecting: Hems, Inseams, and Final Finishes
Completion
By the end of the course, you’ll have created at least two unique designs.
Supplies Needed:
- Regular ruler
- Tape measure
- Pin & wheel
- Pencils (no pens)
- Regular scissors or rotary cutter
- Thread
- Chalk
- Seam ripper
Additional Information
- All sales are final.
- Purchaser names will be provided at check-in for order fulfillment purposes.
- Custom class dates available. For more information, contact us at information@fashionbarchicago.com or call 312-709-7174.
- This course is not eligible for promo codes or discounts.
Join us in the journey of transforming fashion sustainably and creatively!
Love the Fashion, Raise the Bar!
