The Sustainable/Upcycle Fashion Basics 101 [Class] [January]

Schedule

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

FashionBar Headquarters | Chicago, IL

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This program will help you discover a unique way of recycling previously un-wearable items or old clothing.
About this Event

This program will discover a unique way of recycling previously un-wearable items or old clothing, creating a more sustainable way of shopping, creating a lifestyle worth living for and thinking about. You will learn the “idea” of upcycled fashion and learn to create sustainable clothing that can save the planet! This class offers the opportunity to step into the world of Sustainable Fashion. Since Sustainable Fashion is the future of retail, our future depends on us to be smarter with our textile waste. With over 16 million tons of clothing landing in our landfills every year (US alone), not only is this class educational but a necessity, worldwide.

TEACHING STRATEGIES

The students will be taught how to deconstruct a garment and re-assemble using key parts of the garment. Students will have several tasks within each sesssion that will be geared to their experience/skill level to complete the final recycled garment. Having the students deconstruct a garment piece by piece - reteaches how a garment is constructed.

Once the garment is completely deconstructed, students will determine with help what key elements of the garment they would like to keep and parts they want to discard.

The pieces are then reassembled creating a completely different garment, the discarded pieces serve as extra fabric needed to embellish the finished garment. Most of the original piece is used and/or ideas are given to utilize leftover fabric. This teaches the zero-waste concept.

What they learn at the end is that with a little work and creativity you can make something new from something old and old clothes are never seen the same way again.

Want more information about this short course by email?

OBJECTIVES

When a student can turn their old jeans into a fashion-forward jacket or an old sweater into a trendy crop top, you are opening doors to a new way of looking at old/used clothing. One of the most surprising elements of this class is that no sewing experience is needed, and all experience levels can create recycled fashion. Students leave with a feeling of accomplishment that if they want something new they can create it without spending a penny or going to any store. That changes the way they shop and ultimately how they see their own textile waste. Change starts small but has an ongoing impact.

This class is limited to 6 people so make sure to sign up early! The studio is spaced out so that social distancing is followed. You must follow all regulations by wearing a face mask at all times using hand sanitizer and keeping your space wiped down. Everyone will learn the theory of sustainable fashion by converting old to new!


Duration - 4 Sessions

Class Limit: 6 Students

Time - 2.0 hours each Session

Class Topics of Discussion:

Session 1: Theory of Sustainable Fashion Design

Session 2: Sourcing Consignment & Thrift

Session 3: The Implementation of Design to Concept

Session 4: The Implementation of Sustainable Fashion Design


The course is available Monthly on Wednesday for consecutive (4) Wednesdays.

Course Days - We will meet on (4) Wednesdays of the month

The class identified is made available by FashionBar LLC and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any business or entity.

Cost - $450.00

Address: FashionBar LLC, Water Tower Place, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE / AGES 16 with an adult or Older

This class will cover the following each week.

  • The Art of Sustainable & Consignment Shopping
  • Converting Consignment to Sustainable Fashion
  • Basic usage of cut, sew & redesign Sustainable Fashion
  • Fitting & Perfecting fit issues to finish the garment
  • Hems & Inseams final finishes
  • Final Completion of Work

By the end of this class, you will have a minimum of two designs that you have created within the class.

Please purchase the following supplies:

  • Regular ruler
  • tape measure
  • Pin & Wheel
  • pencils - no pens
  • Regular scissors or rotary cutter
  • thread
  • chalk
  • seam ripper

ALL SALES FINAL.

Purchaser names must be at check-in; this information will be shared with the instructor of the course providers for purposes of order fulfillment.

Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.

Note, additional equipment or materials may be required or included in the purchase price, see course description for details


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FashionBar Headquarters, 835 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States

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