Transform second-hand clothing to create a dynamic collection of upcycled garments. In this beginner friendly course, students will learn domestic sewing machine basics, hand stitching, patchworking and embroidery techniques. Create a colour palette, select and source thrifted clothing and remix them into a cohesive collection of 3 – 5 garments. Develop your unique sense of style through the world of sustainable fashion, bringing old clothing back to life.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Sustainable fashion and upcycling clothing
- personal style
- collection composition and colour palettes
- embroidery, patchwork, beading
- stitch witchery
- sewing and garment construction
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22466 |
May 7, 2026 to July 2, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.