Upcycling for Beginners: Sustainable Fashion Design

Breathe new life into old textiles by learning how to cut, assemble, sew, and customize unique garments using existing materials

• Introduction
• Forming Ideas, Being Inspired, and Gathering Materials
• Making the Prototype
• Making the Final Garment
• Final Details
• Final project

In the hands of a creative, curtains, pillowcases, tea towels, or even tablecloths can be transformed into unique items of clothing. All you need is a vision and some basic sewing skills. Fashion designer Selina Sanders is the founder of her namesake brand specializing in one-of-a-kind upcycled garments and accessories. She has been featured in publications including Vogue and Marie Claire, and shares her creations with over 99K followers on Instagram.

In this online course, she teaches how to recognize the potential of textiles to create beautiful pieces of clothing. Learn to craft your own puff-sleeve top from scratch by upcycling materials that would otherwise be wasted. Breathe new life into forgotten items and create your own sustainable style.

• About Me
• Influences
• Design and Personal Style
• Materials
• Color and Patterns Combination
• Fabrics
• Getting the Patterns Ready
• Cutting the First Prototype
• Sewing the Prototype Garment: Sleeves and Bodice 1
• Sewing the Prototype Garment: Sleeves and Bodice 2
• Sewing the Prototype Garment: Casings and Hem 1
• Sewing the Prototype Garment: Casings and Hem 2
• Adjusting the Pattern
• Cutting the Fabrics 1
• Cutting the Fabrics 2
• Sewing the Garment
• Customize Your Top
• Care For Your Top
• Upcycling for Beginners: Sustainable Fashion Design