Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“ In this lesson, discover how to make your sewing practice more sustainable. We'll cover choosing eco-friendly fabrics like natural fibers, deadstock, and secondhand materials, which reduce waste and environmental impact. You'll learn creative ways to repurpose fabric scraps, keep materials organized for future projects, and responsibly manage sewing waste. Plus, find resources for deeper exploration, helping you make eco-conscious decisions in your sewing journey.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Sustainable Sewing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sewing and Design Specialization. Master sewing techniques: from using a sewing machine to creating garments like dresses, trousers, peplum tops, and backpacks.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, following on from the last lesson where we learned how to take care of our clothes and mend our clothes, we're going to dive a little bit deeper into the world of sustainable making and how we as makers can have the smallest impact on our planet. The word sustainability can mean so much to every different person and there's no way that I could possibly go through all the ways that you could be more sustainable in your making practice in this one course. So I'm going to do my best just to give you some pointers and some tips and things that I like to think about when I'm sewi...”

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Course summary for: Sewing and Design Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (56)
• 11218 students
• 11 units
• 83 lessons (15h 27m)
• 36 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Design, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Botanical Illustration, DIY, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Design, Upcycling