Do you wish you had a closet full of unique pieces that no one else has, but don’t want to spend a ton of money buying new clothes? Or Maybe you want to do your part for the Earth by not contributing to fast fashion buying habits. Upcycling is a way to do both.

In this class, you'll learn how to bring authenticity to your personal style by practicing the sewing technique of appliqué on a garment you already own. Appliqué is ornamental sewing technique often used when upcycling clothes in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto a larger piece of fabric to form pictures or patterns- making the original piece new and totally unique!

Every year, millions of tons of textiles and garments are dumped into landfills around the world. It’s no secret that textile waste is a significant factor in our environmental crisis. By learning ways to prolong the life cycle of our clothes instead of buying new ones, you can reduce your eco footprint.

By taking this class, you will learn to hone in on your personal aesthetic, bring more mindfulness to what you wear, and add a playful and authentic touch to your clothing.

This class is great for both beginners and experiences sewers. The only skill required is a basic command of operating a sewing machine or hand stitching. Both of which will be covered.

You should take this class if you want to:

Integrate environmental sustainability into your wardrobe
Builds or enhance your basic sewing skills
Hone in on your personal style and design sensibilities
Create a deeper connection with the clothes you to wear

I'm Vida Vazquez, an artist and entreprenuer in Oakland, CA. I've been hand-making jewelry, art prints, and selling curating thrifted fashion for many years. I got into upcycling a few years ago and have been using the technique of applique as a way to cut down my carbon footprint as well as integrate my love for illustration and color in my own fashion. I now sell my unique, one of a kind pieces in my online store.

Avery Chapman

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