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 unfinished projects tucked away, bring them along and transform them into something fresh, functional and stylish.
Across four practical sessions, you’ll explore how to deconstruct garments, recover usable fabric and trims, and apply innovative sewing techniques to give discarded textiles a second life. With fashion waste on the rise, this course empowers you to reduce your environmental footprint while building confidence at the sewing machine.
You will complete at least two original upcycled projects—such as turning old jeans into a durable tote bag or creating a cushion cover or wall hanging from fabric scraps. Guided by a fashion industry professional and sustainability advocate, you’ll gain practical skills and creative inspiration to continue upcycling at home.
Course Schedule & Pricing
- 4-week course (one session per week)
- Fee: $309
- Location: Rozelle Campus, Sydney Community College
Accessibility
- Classroom located on the upper level
- Access via stairs only (lift currently unavailable)
Details
You will learn
- Identify and repurpose textiles suitable for upcycling projects
- Deconstruct garments and apply patchwork, appliqué and creative sewing techniques
- Design and complete multiple sustainable upcycled projects
You will get
- Expert guidance from a fashion industry professional
- Hands-on experience completing two upcycled projects
- Practical zero-waste sewing strategies to use at 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 (thread, needles, scissors, pins)
- 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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