Clothes upcycling
Mending, altering and restyling clothes you own or thrift into something new.
Clothes upcycling
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 45 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Clothes upcyclingAverage craft & Making hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$20Cheaper to start than 66% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$140About $0.90 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Visibly mend a pair of jeans, then crop and hem a thrifted shirt.
45 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does clothes upcycling cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does clothes upcycling take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 45 minutes or more.
Can I do clothes upcycling at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is clothes upcycling good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Visibly mend a pair of jeans, then crop and hem a thrifted shirt.
Do I need other people for clothes upcycling?
No. It works fine on your own.