Category Archives: Clothes Upcycling
Clothes upcycling ideas and inspiration
We’re all about giving old clothes new life and reducing waste by embracing repurposing and recycling. Throughout this website you’ll find creative ideas, practical tips, and face-to-face workshops designed to share skills and tips to transform old or unused clothing into something fresh, stylish, and sustainable. Whether you’re a complete beginner or long-time sewer, we offer a range of clothes upcycling courses and workshops tailored to different skill levels. Learn how to alter, mend, and repurpose clothes to reflect your personal style, whilst making environmentally conscious choices. From sustainable fashion, to thrift shopping secrets, and the tools you need to start making a positive impact on your wardrobe and the planet – there is lots to discover here.
Bookmark these websites: Sustainability and recycling in Australia
Give your unwanted items a second life. Australian organisations and businesses that are helping close [...]
Upcycle clothes: Turn a dress into a wrap dress or wrap skirt
How to Alter and Upcycle Clothes series Wrap dresses and wrap skirts are flattering, adjustable, [...]
Clothing swap events Sydney
Make sustainability engaging and practical with a well run clothing swap. I handle planning, promotion, [...]
Why modern clothes don’t last (and why sustainable clothing matters)
Modern clothing is made with looser weaves and cheaper fibres, causing garments to wear out [...]
What you need to know about your clothes and microfibre pollution
What are microfibres? Every wash releases tiny microfibres into the environment. By choosing better fabrics, [...]
Sustainability workshops Sydney
Discover practical, fun and inspiring ways to reduce clothing waste with Bex Mitchell’s sustainable fashion [...]
Sustainable Fashion Workshop | Alexion AstraZeneca 2025
Sustainable fashion workshop presented as part of an Australian pharmaceutical companies annual corporate team building [...]
Private Sewing Lessons – Learn to sew in the comfort of your own home
In-home private sewing lessons. Perfect for beginners, homebodies, or anyone needing extra support.
Sewing Class Sydney – All ages, levels and journeys.
Whether you're brand new to sewing, picking it up again after a break, or somewhere [...]
Behind the seams: What you’ll learn at my sewing class
Do you dream of being able to sew your own clothes or alter garments to [...]

