Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments

Planning Your Project

A course by Caitlin Trantham

San Diego, United States.
Joined May 2023

Learn to transform old garments into unique and sustainable pieces using sewing and customization techniques

100% positive reviews (3)
343 students
Audio: English, Spanish
English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch

About the video: Planning Your Project

Overview

“ In this lesson, I will let you get a glimpse into my creative process. I will share with you how I visualize my projects and how you can do the same. ”

In this video lesson Caitlin Trantham addresses the topic: Planning Your Project, which is part of the Domestika online course: Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments. Learn to transform old garments into unique and sustainable pieces using sewing and customization techniques.

Partial transcription of the video

“For this course, we have a standard idea of what we want to accomplish. I hope my tips on how to pick a garment were helpful in choosing a piece. In this lesson, we are expanding on those ideas and learning how to visualize your finished project. When I pick a piece from my closet or from a shop, I can almost instantly decide and see its potential. This is something that my brain has learned over time and many, many projects, but it's something that I think everyone can do with practice. For this course, we have already done that part for you, starting with a basic dress, fitting it, and gi...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (3)
  • 343 students
  • 5 units
  • 15 lessons (1h 25m)
  • 3 downloads
  • Category

    Fashion
  • Areas

    Costume Design, Upcycling

Caitlin Trantham

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 platforms, sharing her knowledge and techniques through tutorials and social media.

Caitlin is known for her practical approach and ability to see potential in garments that others might overlook, inspiring many to adopt a more sustainable approach to fashion.


  • 100% positive reviews (3)
  • 343 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 25m)
  • 23 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments. Fashion course by Caitlin Trantham

Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments

A course by Caitlin Trantham
San Diego, United States.
Joined May 2023
  • 100% positive reviews (3)
  • 343 students