Redesign & Upcycling: October 23 - November 13, 2025

This is a 4-week in person machine sewing course that will be held in our sewing area at Community on Thursday evenings with a maximum class size of 6 students.

In our current world reuse is so important. Thrifting is the most sustainable and affordable source of clothing. In this class we will explore ways of reimagining thrifted clothing to create a wardrobe that is completely individual to you. From simple size adjustments like hemming or bringing in a waist band, to creating a totally new garment from a thrifted item.

While this is a beginners to intermediate level class, students are required to have a basic understanding of how to use their sewing machine and be able to sew a straight line. If you don't yet know how to use your machine, please sign up for our Beginners Sewing Course.

Supplies are not included in the price of the course. **You are responsible for bringing your own sewing machine and supplies.** You will receive a supply list from the instructor at least five days before the course begins. Your sewing machine needs to have the following functions: Straight stitch and zig zag stitch, ability to adjust stitch length and width, and thread tension.

The instructor, Emily Greene, is a life long sewist with an MFA in set and costume design for theatre. She has worked on Broadway productions, and was a freelance set and costume designer in the Bay Area before spending five years at Laika Studios in Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about garment, and costume construction, thrifted re design, and natural dyeing,
especially working with indigo.

This is a four week course and includes the following dates:

Thursday, October 23rd, 6:15-8:15pm

Thursday, October 30th, 6:15-8:15pm

Thursday, November 6th, 6:15-8:15pm

Thursday, November 13th, 6:15-8:15pm

For Ages 18+

Please provide an email AND phone number at checkout.

For cancellations, you will receive a 75% refund until seven days before the beginning of the course. Cancellation seven days or less before the course results in a refund of 25% of the workshop cost.  No refunds will be issued on the day the course begins or after the course has begun.