Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments

Course summary

• U1: Introduction

  • About Me

  • Upcycling

• U2: Getting Started

  • Tools and Materials

  • Selecting Your Project Piece

  • Basic Sewing Skills

  • Measuring Yourself

  • Planning Your Project

• U3: The Transformation Process

  • Deconstruction Techniques

  • Adjusting Fits and Shapes

  • Reconstructing the Garment

• U4: Creative Customization Techniques

  • Adding and Removing Elements

  • Embellishing and Personalizing

  • Combining Garments

• U5: Finishing Touches

  • Styling Your Dress

  • Care and Maintenance

• Final project

  • DIY and customization of old garments

Caitlin Trantham

A course by Caitlin Trantham

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Content creator specializing in creative recycling

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Joined May 2023

Caitlin is a full-time content creator specializing in creative recycling and transforming old garments. Her passion for sustainable fashion started out of necessity and turned into a full-time career.

She has collaborated with various brands and plat...