Clothes Redesign Workshop: Upcycle Your Wardrobe

Upcycle your wardrobe in this fun redesign workshop!



3 hours Class size 1 to 30 guests    

  $140 - $160 ($160 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $140/guest for 3+ guests) (Afterpay available)

1. Welcome and Inspiration

1. Welcome and Inspiration

We’ll kick things off with a warm welcome and a burst of creativity. You’ll meet fellow participants, see inspiring examples of upcycled fashion, and hear how simple tweaks can turn tired clothes into statement pieces.


2. Step 2: Garment Selection and Idea Sketching

2. Step 2: Garment Selection and Idea Sketching

Bring 1–2 garments you’d love to transform—anything from jeans and shirts to dresses or jackets. We’ll guide you through assessing each item’s potential and help you sketch out your redesign ideas. Not confident in drawing? No worries—we have templates and visual guides to help you plan your masterpiece.


3. Learn Key Techniques

3. Learn Key Techniques

Time to build your toolkit! Our instructor will demo simple but powerful techniques like:

  • Hand-stitching and basic sewing
  • Adding patches, trims, or embellishments
  • Fabric painting or dyeing
Reshaping or cropping garments? You’ll get hands-on practice and choose which methods suit your redesign best.


4. Hands-On Redesign Time

4. Hands-On Redesign Time

Now the fun begins! You’ll work on your garment using the tools and materials provided. Whether you're sewing, painting, or reconstructing, you’ll have guidance and support throughout. This is your chance to experiment, ask questions, and bring your vision to life.


5. Style and Finish

5. Style and Finish

You will complete some final touches like hemming, fitting and ironing. A fun extra option is to photograph your creation for our gallery!


Tired of staring at clothes you never wear? Ready to turn “meh” into “wow”? Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to breathe new life into your wardrobe, no sewing experience required!
This is more than just a class; it’s a creative experience that blends fashion, sustainability, and self-expression. Whether you want to refresh a favourite piece, experiment with bold new looks, or simply learn something fun and useful, this workshop is your launchpad.
In just three hours, you’ll:
  • Bring your own garments (1–2 pieces) and learn how to assess their redesign potential
  • Sketch your ideas and get personalised guidance to plan your transformation
  • Learn simple techniques like hand-stitching, embellishing, reshaping, or fabric painting
  • Work hands-on with tools and materials to redesign your piece with support from our instructor
  • Add finishing touches to make your garment wearable and polished
  • Celebrate your creation with a mini show-and-tell and optional photoshoot
What you’ll learn:
  • How to creatively upcycle clothes you already own
  • Basic sewing and embellishment techniques
  • How to plan and execute a redesign, even if you’ve never done it before
  • Tips for sustainable fashion and personal styling
Why you’ll love it:
  • Fun, relaxed, and social atmosphere
  • All tools and materials provided
  • Leave with a one-of-a-kind piece you redesigned yourself
  • Great for solo creatives or groups of friends
Whether you're revamping a favourite piece or learning to sew for the first time, you'll leave with practical skills and a wearable creation you’ll be proud of.
What you'll get
  • One redesigned garment that reflects your personal style and creativity
  • Lifetime skills to confidently upcycle, alter, and reinvent your clothes
  • The know-how to tackle future sewing and DIY fashion projects with ease
  • A deeper appreciation for sustainable fashion and creative self-expression
Knowledge required
This workshop is perfect for:
  • Beginners with no sewing experience
  • Fashion lovers looking to personalise their wardrobe
  • Eco-conscious creatives who want to reduce waste
  • Anyone who loves DIY and wants to try something new
What to bring
  • 1–2 clothing items you want to redesign (think: shirts, jeans, dresses, jackets)
  • Any fabric scraps, buttons, trims, or embellishments you’d love to use
  • Your imagination and willingness to experiment!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Strathfield South, NSW

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Our Creative Studio is a space where ancient traditions meet contemporary design. We offer a diverse range of classes in fashion design, sewing, creative art, objects and accessories, and heritage crafts, giving you the chance to explore techniques rarely taught in modern studios.
From marbling on paper and fabric, to traditional pearl enamel crafts, weaving, embroidery, screen printing and natural dyeing, each class is a journey into cultural history and hands on creativity. You’ll also find workshops in painting, drawing, and modern object making like clay sculpture and wearable art.
Led by Vivian Tung, a Master of Design graduate with 15 years of experience working with leading international design houses, our classes combine professional expertise with the joy of making. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, you’ll leave with new skills, unique creations, and a deeper connection to craft and design.
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