opportunity from busted materials
Learn to Create from Waste
You don't need fancy tools or marathon YouTube sessions to start upcycling.
You need a few simple sewing skills, a good attitude and someone to point you in the right direction.
You've already got the attitude, here are the skills and direction...
Beginner-Friendly
Skills & Techniques
To get you started, we've bundled 3 of our favourite beginner tutorials.
These fluff-free visual and video tutorials guide you through the process.
You'll be upcycling your own projects in no time!
- Fundamental textile repair skills.
- Entry & advanced level Reverse Appliqué techniques.
- Great for creating unique clothing patch.
- DIY Custom Patches.
- Textile Collage from scraps.
- Seam Stacking (our favourite).
- Great for creating value from your scrap bin.
- Complete guide to waste materials.
- Includes, material sourcing, processing and applications.
- Great for discovering your own upcycling materials.
Surprise Yourself
Find Your Own Creative Flow
Each tutorial cover the basics then invites you to explore your own applications.
Most of our students have never sewn before.. and look what they made!!!
