🧵 Upcycle Your Style: Jeans to Mini Skirt Course (8-Week Workshop) 🧵

Turn your old denim into a runway-worthy statement piece! Our 8-Week Upcycling Fashion Workshop teaches you how to transform a pair of jeans into a custom feather- or fringe-trimmed mini skirt that’s bold, stylish, and uniquely your own. This hands-on course introduces students to essential sewing techniques, creative design principles, and the art of sustainable fashion.

What’s Included:
✔️ All Materials & Supplies (feather and fringe trims, thread, sewing machines, and tools)
✔️ Step-by-Step Instruction from experienced fashion designer and RISD graduate Margarita Alvarez
✔️ Creative Customization options for colors, trims, and design elements
✔️ Hands-On Learning in a collaborative, fun environment

Course Highlights:

• Project Focus: Transforming jeans into a stylish mini skirt with feather or fringe trim
• Skills You'll Learn: Cutting, stitching, hemming, fabric manipulation, and embellishment
• Eco-Friendly Mission: Learn to create fashion in a sustainable way by repurposing old garments

Class Schedule:

• Start Date: January 15, 2025
• End Date: March 5, 2025
• Day & Time: Choose Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
• Location: SEWLAB PR

Who Should Join?
This course is designed for people who love fashion, DIY projects, and want to learn essential sewing and design skills. Whether you or your teen is new to sewing or already has a creative spark, this workshop will build confidence while giving you the chance to create a wearable masterpiece.

Why Take This Course?

• Hands-On Learning: Fun, interactive, and creativity-driven.
• Sustainable Fashion: Learn how to upcycle old clothes into something fresh and fabulous.
• Wear What You Make: Leave with a mini skirt you designed and made yourself.

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Cancellation & Rebooking Policy

Please note that due to the nature of our small-group, hands-on classes, missed sessions cannot be rescheduled or retaught. Each class builds on the previous one, and we encourage all students to attend every session to get the most out of the experience.

If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to catch up on any missed work or lessons. Our instructors are happy to provide guidance on how to do so, but individual make-up sessions are not available.

This policy ensures a consistent experience for all students and allows our instructors to maintain the flow of the course. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to your creative journey!