Eco-Chic Sewing: Sustainable Fabric Sourcing with Brandon Zayden Skipper
About this Event
What Attendees Will Be Doing Participants will learn how to make informed, values-driven choices to build a more eco-conscious sewing practice. Led by fashion designer Brandon Zayden Skipper, this specialized 2-hour seminar dives deep into the world of sustainable and ethical textiles.
Together, you will explore the environmental benefits and unique characteristics of low-impact materials, including organic cotton, hemp, Tencel, recycled polyester, deadstock, and upcycled fabrics. Brandon will guide you through evaluating fabric lifecycles from seed to shelf, teaching you how to read textile certifications, spot corporate greenwashing, and successfully navigate the global supply chain to discover reliable, planet-friendly sources for your future projects.
What to Bring Because this is an interactive, seminar-style lecture, please bring a notebook and pen or your smartphone/laptop. You will use these to take notes, participate in quick research exercises, and bookmark sustainable sourcing directories during the class.
What You Can Expect Expect an eye-opening, highly informative 2-hour educational experience open to all skill levels—from hobbyist sewists to aspiring fashion designers. You can expect to unpack the complex realities of textile production in a supportive, easy-to-understand format. You will walk away with Brandon's curated list of trusted eco-friendly fabric suppliers, a checklist for auditing fabric sustainability, and the confidence to curate a beautiful, ethical, and conscious fabric stash.
Where is it happening?
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USD 5.45
