Upcycling for Beginners: Sustainable Fashion Design
A course by Selina Sanders , Designer
Breathe new life into old textiles by learning how to cut, assemble, sew, and customize unique garments using existing materials
In the hands of a creative, curtains, pillowcases, tea towels, or even tablecloths can be transformed into unique items of clothing. All you need is a vision and some basic sewing skills. Fashion designer Selina Sanders is the founder of her namesake brand specializing in one-of-a-kind upcycled garments and accessories. She has been featured in publications including Vogue and Marie Claire, and shares her creations with over 99K followers on Instagram.
In this online course, she teaches how to recognize the potential of textiles to create beautiful pieces of clothing. Learn to craft your own puff-sleeve top from scratch by upcycling materials that would otherwise be wasted. Breathe new life into forgotten items and create your own sustainable style.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 21 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (124)
- 5,224 students
- 18 lessons (3h 50m)
- 21 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and make your own puff sleeve top from scratch using existing materials and simple sewing techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating sustainable clothing using recycled materials.
Requirements and materials
Basic sewing skills and the ability to cut fabrics and paper patterns are required.
In terms of materials, you will need a sewing machine, thread, scissors, and a few other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
Selina Sanders
A course by Selina Sanders
Selina Sanders is a fashion designer with over 16 years of experience working in the industry. Her mother was also a fashion designer and took her to fabric suppliers as a teenager which inspired her to collect vintage materials. Her mother also upcycled existing materials into new garments, paving the way for Selina’s career. Selina has worked in various areas of fashion from design to production for luxury, mid, and mass market retailers in the US, before starting her own namesake label in 2020.
Her brand, Selina Sanders specializes in small-batch fashion with a focus on one-of-a-kind upcycled garments and accessories. As an artist, she’s been featured in publications including Vogue, Marie Claire, and shares her work with over 99K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Forming Ideas, Being Inspired, and Gathering Materials
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Design and Personal Style
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Materials
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Color and Patterns Combination
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Fabrics
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U3
Making the Prototype
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Getting the Patterns Ready
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Cutting the First Prototype
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Sewing the Prototype Garment: Sleeves and Bodice 1
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Sewing the Prototype Garment: Sleeves and Bodice 2
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Sewing the Prototype Garment: Casings and Hem 1
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Sewing the Prototype Garment: Casings and Hem 2
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U4
Making the Final Garment
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Adjusting the Pattern
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Cutting the Fabrics 1
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Cutting the Fabrics 2
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Sewing the Garment
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U5
Final Details
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Customize Your Top
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Care For Your Top
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FP
Final project
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Upcycling for Beginners: Sustainable Fashion Design
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Selina was an excellent teacher.
The course was delivered with clear explainations and easy to follow, however, I am a plus size so the pattern was not suitable.
I attempted to adjust it but it was not really wearable.
This was a really good course, well explained and easy to follow, also the teacher was excellent.
Great course! Easy to follow directions, what a great teacher for beginner sewists.
Me ha gustado mucho, explica muy bien y es inspirador.
Selina covers everything you need to know to make a very sweet blouse. Detailed instructions as well as tips and tricks so that you can go forward with knowledge and continue creating wearable art!!
I love her approach and her mindful approach to life.
I would highly recommend this course to any sewist at any level. I've been sewing over 45 years and was very inspired by this course.