Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments
Combining Garments
A course by Caitlin Trantham
About the video: Combining Garments
Overview
“This lesson teaches you to combine different garments and materials to craft unique pieces creatively. You'll discover how to select parts from various items—like merging the bodice of one dress with the skirt of another or combining multiple dresses into a grand gown. Examining specific projects gives you insight into transformative upcycling techniques that can expand your creative horizons. ”
In this video lesson Caitlin Trantham addresses the topic: Combining Garments, 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
“One of the coolest parts about upcycling is the freedom to experiment. You don't have to always feel restrained to one item and can combine separate garments or other source materials in almost infinite ways. Maybe you wanna use a bodice from one dress and a skirt from another, or mash two sweatshirts together, or even use multiple dresses to make a huge gown. Let's look at some projects I've done combining two or more garments into one look. I made this dress for only $3. It's five blankets that I thrifted. They were originally from Target, but they were clearanced out new to my local Good...”
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Course summary for: Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments
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Category
Fashion -
Areas
Costume Design, Upcycling
Caitlin Trantham
A course by 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.
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