Sustainable Sewing & Upcycling Course
Learn sustainable sewing and creative upcycling in this hands-on textiles course in Sydney. If you have fabric scraps, old clothes or half-finished projects tucked away, bring them along and transform them into something fresh and functional. This course focuses on giving forgotten textiles a second life while building your sewing skills and creative confidence.
Across four practical sessions, you will explore how to deconstruct garments, recover usable fabric and trims, and apply innovative sewing techniques to design original upcycled projects. You will complete at least two finished pieces, such as a sturdy tote bag made from old jeans or a cushion cover created from fabric scraps.
Led by a fashion industry professional and sustainability advocate, this course blends technical know-how with creative design thinking. You will leave with practical skills, sustainable habits and the inspiration to continue reimagining your wardrobe long after the course ends.
Schedule & Pricing
- 4 sessions, 6:00pm–9:00pm
- Course fee: $309
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
Accessibility
- Class held in an upper-level room
- Access via stairs only (lift currently out of service)
Details
You will learn
- Understand upcycling, recycling and their environmental impact
- Deconstruct garments to reuse fabric, trims and components
- Design and complete original upcycled sewing projects
You will get
- Expert guidance from a fashion industry professional
- Hands-on experience across four practical sessions
- Completed upcycled projects to take home
Appropriate for
Confident beginners with basic sewing skills who can thread and operate a sewing machine and want to explore sustainable fashion projects.
Preparation
What to bring
- Old garments, fabric scraps and trims for upcycling
- Basic sewing kit including scissors, pins and thread
- Sewing machine (optional, machines available in class)
What to wear
Closed-toe shoes required
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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