Beginner to Intermediate

Upcycle a Tee - TEENS

Bring a tee and give it new life

Upcycle a Tee - TEENS
5 hours
Max 6 students
Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Upcycle a Tee - TEENS

Beginner to Intermediate

Bring a tee and give it new life

Raid your wardrobe. Raid your friends' wardrobes. Bring the tees that are too good to throw out but not quite right anymore — and leave with something you actually want to wear.

In this fun, creative workshop Ros will guide you through a range of ways to upcycle and transform old clothes into something new and completely yours. Chop sleeves, add embroidery, sew on sparkles, resize, restyle — the only limit is your imagination.

Bring a friend, share clothes in the group, swap pieces, get inspired. This is sewing as self-expression and it's going to be a very good time.

Adults are welcome too — this one isn't just for teens.

SKILL LEVEL --> BEGINNER

-Can use a sewing machine - basic is good -No experience needed for the embellishment and embroidery elements -Come ready to experiment and have fun

Why you'll love this course

Turn old clothes into something you'll actually wear
Learn real skills — resizing, sleeves, embroidery, embellishment
Share clothes and inspiration with the group
Bring a friend and make a day of it
A creative, high-energy, anything-goes atmosphere with Ros

What you will learn

How to alter and resize a garment
Changing up sleeves — cropping, removing or restyling
Adding embroidery by hand
Sewing on sequins, sparkles and embellishments
How to add your own personality to anything you wear

Class format

1 x 5-hour workshop
Small group with guidance from Ros throughout
Relaxed, creative and social

What's included

Use of the Usefulbox studio, machines and equipment
Basic embellishment supplies — sequins, thread, notions
Expert guidance from Ros
Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Old tees, tops or clothes from home to upcycle — the more the better
Your sewing machine if you have one (or use ours)
Fabric scissors and basic sewing kit
Lunch and snacks

Your teacher

Ros Bellenger

Ros Bellenger

Ros started as a Usefulbox student and now teaches beginner sewing, softies and craft. Warm, kind and encouraging, she creates a relaxed space to build confidence. With a background as a TV casting agent, she brings great people skills and a generous approach to teaching.

$165per person

Choose a date

Sun, 20 September

12:00 AM5:00 AM

with Ros Bellenger

6 spots available

$165

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only