CTF 5-9: Fashion Studies: Upcycling

A useful video that demonstrates in real-time how you can do an invisible repair on a sweater.

hese are fun projects to get your wardrobe back in shape, and you can get creative with them or keep these repairs simple — depending on your interest level. Ultimately these projects can help keep your clothing wearable for longer (and out of landfills!), making them a major win no matter how far you take your designs.

If you have been wondering how to sew ripped pants, this is the video for you! In this video, I go through how to patch a rip or tear in your jeans… and other fabrics! Yes, since I was doing this, I also ended up helping Steven to patch and sew a big hole in his shorts too.

Hate the idea of your old clothes ending up in landfill? Overwhelmed by fast fashion? Renae Coles, who is part of a global online movement of menders, shows you how you can get started on your mending practice, using traditional and new techniques, like darning and needle felting.

Turn old unloved items into something beautiful and wearable with our upcycling clothes ideas. There's everything from men's shirt refashions to DIY bikinis helping you save both your bank balance and the planet!

This upcycling idea turns fabric into yarn for crocheting bulky items

We wanted to share some helpful tips we've learned along the way! We hope they inspire you to start upcycling on your own