Fashion upcycling: Create a backpack with second-hand clothes

Creative Extensions and Upcycling Common Challenges

A course by Luisa Hurtado , Fashion Designer

100% positive reviews (39)

2,575 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: Creative Extensions and Upcycling Common Challenges

Overview

“Everything works! I will show you how to use some leftover material and elevate your final project. ”

In this video lesson Luisa Hurtado addresses the topic: Creative Extensions and Upcycling Common Challenges, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fashion upcycling: Create a backpack with second-hand clothes. Transform second-hand garments into unique fashion pieces! Create your own upcycled backpack and accessories..

Partial transcription of the video

“As you can see here, I have some variations for this design. I've used the label on this one, and I've used some scraps in the front of this one. And I also switched from interfacing to foam stabilizer for this. And this one is a bit more chunky and more firm, but you choose your own design and design it your own way. When you're done with any sewing project, you are very likely to have leftover material, especially with an upcycling project like the one we did today. If you can, get a clear box. That way you can see what you have. If you don't see it, you won't use. The majority of the tim...”

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Course summary for: Fashion upcycling: Create a backpack with second-hand clothes

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (39)
2575 students
5 units
17 lessons (2h 26m)
6 downloads

Category
Craft, Fashion
Areas
DIY, Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Upcycling

Luisa Hurtado

A course by Luisa Hurtado

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Fashion Designer

Luisa Hurtado is a talented fashion designer and content creator specialized in upcycling and sustainable fashion. With an outstanding career, Luisa has collaborated with important brands such as Levi's and has presented her collections at various fashion events.

Her passion for sustainable practices and teaching others to see value in fashion as a path to bringing other original pieces to life has positioned her as a respected figure in the upcycling community.

She is known as designerluisa on platforms such as YouTube and Tiktok, where she exposes her innovative and creative approach to upcycling, capturing the attention of a wide audience, inspiring many to adopt more sustainable fashion practices.