Category Archives: Upcycling Tips

Give old stuff new life with these upcycling tips. 

At Second Life Upcycling, we’re all about repurposing, recycling, reusing and rethinking. Nothing goes to waste here! We hope to inspire others to start their upcycling journey by sharing creative and practical ideas to turn everyday items, clothing and accessories, and unused materials into something new and useful. Whether you’re looking to elevate your wardrobe, enhance your home, or reduce waste, upcycling offers endless possibilities. From simple DIY projects to more advanced transformations, we guide you step-by-step to reduce waste and embrace a more sustainable, stylish way of living.

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, [...]

Projects for fabric scraps | Make a personal care gift pack

What to do with fabric scraps. If you sew, alter clothes, or attend upcycling workshops, [...]

Clothing sustainability presentation for Bottega Veneta Sydney

Exploring how clothing sustainability can be brought into everyday practice at one of the world’s [...]

A successful community clothing swap event in the Hills Shire.

The Hills Shire Council’s Clothing Swap event was a huge success, combining sustainable fashion, community [...]

Bex Mitchell, Clothing Sustainability Speaker Australia

Inspire your team with engaging clothing sustainability events. From keynote talks to clothing swaps and [...]

Sustainability workshops Sydney

Discover practical, fun and inspiring ways to reduce clothing waste with Bex Mitchell’s sustainable fashion [...]

Eco-friendly laundry powder recipe

Homemade washing powder recipe where each ingredient has a specific cleaning function.

Sustainable Fashion Workshop | Alexion AstraZeneca 2025

Sustainable fashion workshop presented as part of an Australian pharmaceutical companies annual corporate team building [...]

Upcycled clothing workshops | No sewing experience required

Clothes upcycling matters... and you don't have to know how to sew to become a [...]