Events

RECLAIM + REDESIGN Your Clothes: a beginner-friendly upcycling workshop

Date: Thursday, March 12 | Time: 6-8pm | Location: 611 Beech St, San Diego

Limited spots, book yours today: https://luma.com/xclw1349

Ready to give new life to the clothes already sitting in your closet?

Join Ali, founder of Ascension Society, for a hands-on beginner-friendly upcycling workshop where you’ll transform an old graphic tee into a custom patched statement piece.

This workshop is perfect for those who know the basics of using a sewing machine and want to start applying those skills creatively.

✂️ What We’ll Cover

Sewing Machine Refresher

We’ll start with a quick review to make sure everyone feels confident: Threading your machine. Loading the bobbin. Adjusting tension & stitch settings. Basic stitch practice + backstitching.

Upcycling Project

Then we’ll move into our transformation project: Cutting your graphic tee into a patch. Applying adhesive & aligning your patch. Sewing your patch onto your garment (Ali’s favorite stitch techniques).

You’ll walk away with a redesigned garment that you cut, placed, and sewed yourself.

👕 What to Bring

• Your sewing machine

• Thread + bobbin (bring the color you want to use, contrasting thread looks amazing!)

• One outerwear piece to redesign (Suggested options: Flannel, Lightweight hoodie or Zip-up, Button-down, Denim jacket. (Please avoid extra thick or heavy fabrics)

• One old graphic tee to cut up and repurpose.

If you don’t have something in your closet, consider grabbing a few items from your local thrift shop beforehand.

✨ What’s Provided

• Guided instruction throughout the evening.

• Take-home worksheet with step-by-step instructions.

• Limited sewing notions to share (adhesive spray, scissors, cutting knife, cutting mat, thread).

💫 Who This Is For

This workshop is ideal for:

• Beginners who know how the basics of a sewing machine.

• Creatives who want to start upcycling.

• Anyone ready to turn “I never wear this” into “I made this.”

Refund & Transfer Policy

As a solo, woman-run small business, refunds or transfers are not available after 24 hours of registration. Thank you for understanding and supporting independent creative spaces.

Limited spots, book yours today: https://luma.com/xclw1349