The Sewing Labs

Is This Workshop for You?

If you've ever wanted to transform a treasured textile into something wearable, this workshop is for you! In this hands-on class, you'll create a one-of-a-kind hoodie using thrifted, vintage, preloved, or secondhand textiles.

Bring your own quilts, blankets, tablecloths, or other textiles from home or a local thrift shop. Not sure what to use? Karen will have Kantha quilts available for purchase at the event for $15 each — a wonderful option for a first hoodie project. For inspiration, visit Karen on Instagram at @sullysupcycled. Questions? Contact Karen at karen@sullysupcycled.com

What to Expect

• You'll learn the construction techniques and step-by-step process for creating an upcycled hoodie from your chosen textile.
• Most students leave with a completed, ready-to-wear garment.
• Expect clear instruction, helpful guidance, creative inspiration, and plenty of encouragement along the way!

Karen Will Supply

• An oversized hoodie pattern in sizes XS-5XL. Along with sew-along video to view at home and digital pattern file.
• Extra fabric/textiles/kantha quilts for purchase $15 if you need.
• Energy! She will be well caffeinated!
• Step by step sew-along instruction.
• Snacks of course!

Please Bring

What to keep in mind when choosing your textile:

• • • • Thickness-not too thick/dense - the sewing machine will need to make it through 3 layers of the textile you have chose
      • I suggest you not use a cherished textile for your first hoodie! You might make some mistakes- so let’s learn using a textile that is not so loved!
  • WASH ITEMS PRIOR TO CLASS
  • This is a perfect first-time garment to sew, but a basic knowledge of a sewing machine is needed.
  • Pins, quilt clips
  • Fabric scissors
  • Neutral color thread
  • Denim needles
  • A thrifted, second hand or preloved textile. This could be a quilt, blanket, or curtain. For an idea of amount of fabric you need, it should be about the size of a twin size bedspread. You can also combine fabrics - sleeves and hood different from bodice etc.