Garment Glow-Up: Creative Modification

Service Description

Class Description: 2 hour single session class. A fast-paced, hands-on workshop where students transform an existing garment into a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece. Using techniques like patching, fabric manipulation, and surface design, this class is all about creative expression, experimentation, and leaving with something cool and uniquely yours. Core Project: By the end of the workshop, students will: Learn basic sewing techniques for garment modification Understand how to design directly on a garment Create and attach simple patches Experiment with fast surface design techniques (fabric markers, paint, or dye accents) Leave with a visibly transformed garment Materials: Student Provided Material: A garment to modify- Denim jackets, jeans, canvas totes, or sturdy shirts work best What We Provide: Scrap fabric (for patches) Needles + thread Fabric scissors Pins or clips Fabric markers / paint Optional: pre-cut patch shapes, stencils, embellishments ___________________________________________________ 2-Hour Instructor Class Breakdown 0:00 - 0:15 Welcome + Inspiration Quick intro + examples of modified garment 0:15 - 0:30 Design Planning Students lightly sketch or map ideas directly onto garment (chalk/marker) Prompt ideas: Words/phrases Symbols Placement (back panel, sleeves, pockets) 0:30 - 1:15 Patch Creation + Sewing Basics Demo: Super simple patch creation Basic stitches: Running stitch Whip stitch Sewing Machine straight stitch if time allows Students: Create 1 - 3 patches Begin attaching them 1:15 - 1:45 Surface Design + Embellishment Add: Fabric marker drawings/text Paint accents Optional distressing (rips, frays) 1:45 - 2:00 Final Touches and Showcase Final adjustments Quick group share (low pressure, hype-focused) Optional photos