Welcome to Up-Cycled Cloth Collective: Embrace Sustainability Through Textile Upcycling
At Up-Cycled Cloth Collective, we are passionate about transforming the way we think about fashion and textiles. Our mission is simple yet impactful: to reduce textile waste and promote sustainable living by upcycling unwanted fabrics into beautiful, functional, and unique items. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown into a global community of over 216,000 members who share a love for creativity, craftsmanship, and environmental stewardship.
Join a Community Committed to Reducing Textile Waste
By reimagining discarded materials, we not only create new, cherished items but also minimize the negative impact of fast fashion on the environment. Our members—from seasoned artisans to beginners—are united by the belief that every piece of fabric has the potential for a second life. Whether it’s through repurposing old garments, making handmade accessories, or crafting innovative art, our community is dedicated to making a positive change, one stitch at a time.
Learn, Share, and Inspire with Up-Cycled Cloth Collective
Explore our digital magazine, “One More Time Around,” filled with inspiring stories, creative projects, and expert advice on upcycling techniques. Each edition is a treasure trove of ideas, showcasing how everyday items can be transformed into something special. From using natural fibers to mastering traditional stitching methods, our magazine is a go-to resource for anyone interested in sustainable fashion and textile art.
Connect and Collaborate
We offer a supportive platform where members can connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. Our educational resources include online courses and tutorials that cover a wide range of upcycling topics, from basic sewing skills to advanced textile techniques. Teachers and experts in the field are encouraged to contribute, making the Up-Cycled Cloth Collective a dynamic hub of learning and creativity.
Join the Movement
Whether you’re looking to start your upcycling journey or you’re an experienced artisan, the Up-Cycled Cloth Collective welcomes you. Together, we can make a significant impact on our planet by embracing sustainability and reducing textile waste. Explore our website to learn more about how you can get involved, subscribe to our magazine, or join our community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
Start your upcycling adventure today at Up-Cycled Cloth Collective and be part of the change towards a greener, more sustainable future.
Magazine
Check out our monthly magazines with informative articles and information.
“It was so lovely to see my design in your magazine. It was such a confidence booster for myself.”
Claire Henderson
Online course
Are you interested in learning more about the ins and outs of up-cycling clothing?
Our online course and tutorials will help you learn all you need to know.
“Melanie, you’ve shown me about perseverance, both small scale and huge. You’ve cheerfully shown the value of the creative process of reuse and sticking with it through set backs. I am so much better now at making what I have into what I want.”
Claire Thornburgh
Collaborate with us
Do you teach textile up-cycling?
Can you create tutorials to help others learn to up-cycle textiles?
Our online course is built on collaboration and co-creation so if you’ve got ideas please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
The Up-Cycled Cloth Collective community on Facebook is inspiring people to believe in themselves and their own ability to make a real difference in the world, one inspired stitch at a time.
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You can save money in so many ways when you up-cycle textiles AND you get to do a good thing for the planet! Your old clothes last longer so you are under less pressure to buy new ones. You learn to re-style and re-engineer what you have so your garments become tailored to your specific tastes and needs.
What is textile up-cycling?
“Up-cycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value.”
-Wikipedia
did you know?
More than 10% of the world’s waste originates from the clothing industry. As the world groans under the weight of discarded fast fashion it has become vitally important to consider the implications of our purchasing behaviors and garment and textile re-use. There is no time to waste, we have to act now.