Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments

A course by Caitlin Trantham

San Diego, United States.
Joined May 2023

Learn to transform old garments into unique and sustainable pieces using sewing and customization techniques

100% positive reviews (6)
458 students
Audio: English, Spanish
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to transform old garments into unique and sustainable pieces using sewing and customization techniques

Discover the art of creative recycling with Caitlin, a content creator passionate about transforming old garments into something new, unique, and beautiful.

You will focus on deconstructing and reinventing clothes, from selecting items for your recycling projects to mastering basic sewing skills. Learn how to transform old clothing into new, customized pieces.

You'll learn how to adjust sizes and shapes, remove elements like sleeves, shorten hems, and add personalized touches. Identify the hidden potential in each garment and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 23 downloads

Tools and Materials
3 minutes, 44 seconds
Selecting Your Project Piece
6 minutes, 42 seconds
Basic Sewing Skills
11 minutes, 41 seconds
Measuring Yourself
3 minutes, 45 seconds
Planning Your Project
3 minutes, 57 seconds
Deconstruction Techniques
7 minutes, 3 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (6)
  • 458 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 25m)
  • 23 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

The final project involves transforming a dress that could have ended up in a landfill. This dress will become a personalized garment, with a fresh and modern touch, tailored to your unique and sustainable style.

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone interested in sustainable fashion and creative recycling.

It's ideal for those looking for new ways to reuse old garments, whether they are beginners in sewing or have prior experience.

Requirements and materials

You'll need a sewing machine, basic sewing materials, and a garment you are ready to transform.

No prior knowledge is required, just a willingness to learn and explore new ways of creative reuse.


Reviews

458 Students
6 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Caitlin Trantham

Caitlin is a full-time content creator specializing in creative recycling and transforming old garments. Her passion for sustainable fashion started out of necessity and turned into a full-time career.

She has collaborated with various brands and platforms, sharing her knowledge and techniques through tutorials and social media.

Caitlin is known for her practical approach and ability to see potential in garments that others might overlook, inspiring many to adopt a more sustainable approach to fashion.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Upcycling
  • U2

    Getting Started

    • Tools and Materials
    • Selecting Your Project Piece
    • Basic Sewing Skills
    • Measuring Yourself
    • Planning Your Project
  • U3

    The Transformation Process

    • Deconstruction Techniques
    • Adjusting Fits and Shapes
    • Reconstructing the Garment
  • U4

    Creative Customization Techniques

    • Adding and Removing Elements
    • Embellishing and Personalizing
    • Combining Garments
  • U5

    Finishing Touches

    • Styling Your Dress
    • Care and Maintenance
  • FP

    Final project

    • DIY and customization of old garments

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments. Fashion course by Caitlin Trantham

Upcycling and Transforming Old Garments

A course by Caitlin Trantham
San Diego, United States.
Joined May 2023
  • 100% positive reviews (6)
  • 458 students