Sewing Workshop: Upcycle Pants Into Tote Bag

Upcycle busted pants into your new favourite bag!


Into carry
Into carry
38k
19k

3 hours 1 to 12 guests

$95 - $99 (Afterpay available)
($99 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $95 for 2+ guests)
Turn your favourite old pants into your favourite new tote. We all have that busted pair of once loved pants hiding up the back of the wardrobe. Op shops won't take them, but you can't bring yourself to throw them out... well, pants are perfect for upcycling... durable material with lots of surface area to work with... let your pants live on! Bring them back to life as your new fav tote bag.
LEARNINGS OUTCOMES: This three hour workshop (which goes hella fast) covers how to efficiently break down a pair of jeans to maximise working material, learn the process of assembly for creating durable totes and process of assembly for sewing badass totes at home. Which includes:
  • Domestic sewing machine fundamentals (if you need to touch up on your skills).
  • Guidelines to effectively break down clothing for upcycling.
  • Upcycling design (storytelling) and basic patterning (which parts go where)
  • How to reconstruct clothing ready for upcycling.
  • Tote bag process of assembly (step by step how to make a tote).
  • Leave with your own custom tote bag!
CLASS FORMAT: This Saturday late morning workshop is hosted Into Carry which sits inside zero waste cafe, Into Coffee in Collingwood.
  • Learn how to effectively cut up clothing for upcycling
  • Choose a tote style to create with your pants (size, pocket, strap, lining)
  • Make your tote!
  • Free coffee or hot drink on arrival courtesy of Into Coffee
  • Zero waste snacks from Source Bulk Foods (yum)
  • Pastries and sandwiches available to purchase from Into Coffee
Each student will have their own sewing machine. Everyone is welcome to BYO machine if that's preferred.
We will supply you with some other upcycled material to match your straps and pockets.
If you don't have a pair of old pants, we have heaps to choose from.
WHO IT'S FOR: This class is for curious beginner to intermediate sewers. Maybe you remember sewing years ago but want to brush up on your skills, maybe you've never sewn before but you want to bring some of your wardrobe back to life.
  • No prior sewing skills required.
  • Accessible to all skill levels. If you're a gun sewer, we will push you to get even more creative!
  • Anyone that hates landfill and loves creating.
*All of our courses are designed to meet you at your current skill level. If you're new to sewing, we will guide you through fundamental processes. If you're more experienced, we can push you for a more complex design and manufacturing process.

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Save $8 when you book with a friend
Knowledge required
No prior knowledge required. All you need is a can-do attitude and a hatred for landfill.
 
What you'll get
  • Zero waste snacks and free coffee or hot drink on arrival (from Into Coffee)
  • Guidance from fun and experienced upcycling facilitators
  • A new bag!
  • Pastries and sandwiches available to purchase from Into Coffee.
What to bring
  • One pair of old jeans
  • Option to bring your own domestic sewing machine if you are more comfortable with that. Otherwise, ours are super easy to use :)
Suitable for

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

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

Location

Into Carry / Into Coffee - 2A Robert Street, Collingwood VIC

Sewing Workshop: Upcycle Pants Into Tote Bag location
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Into carry
Into carry

38k
19k

Join a community of like minded legends and learn skills to bring value back to waste materials. Each class is curated so the the process can be repeated at home on a domestic sewing machine. Let's break the passive consumption cycle and bring value to existing materials!

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