A MENDING, ALTERATIONS & UPCYCLING WORKSHOP
repair
revise
reimagine
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As the holiday season approaches, retailers are ramping up their messages of overconsumption—urging us to buy more, give more, and have more📈 . Whether for gifts or personal indulgence, the pressure to purchase ✨ new✨ can feel overwhelming. And look, I’m not here to shame you for waiting for a discount to stock up on your favorite body butter or ordering that gift set for your impossible-to-shop-for sister. But what if, instead (or at least in addition to), we took a different path?
What if we chose to repair, revise,
and reimagine the pieces we already own? 🤯
In this 3, 6, or 9-week online workshop (January–March 2025), you’ll learn practical skills for mending, altering, and upcycling your garments. These hands-on workshops foster creativity, self-sufficiency, and sustainability in your wardrobe. By reimagining your clothing and developing valuable skills, you'll be saving money honey 🤑, and mother earth's resources 🌎 —a win-win! There will be designated time for demos, practicing, and working through our projects. I’ll even be working on my own projects alongside you💁🏼♀️! This way, you can see how I apply the techniques in real-time, ask questions and get feedback as we go.
Upcycling Techniques
Transform old garments into new creations by dyeing, repurposing, and zero-waste techniques.
Mending Techniques
Restore your favorite garments through patching, darning, and strengthening seams.
Alteration Techniques
Tailor clothes to fit your body, from simple letting in/out to hemming and creative fit adjustments.
Join 1, 2 or all 3 sessions
Each session builds on the last, with mending supporting alterations and both providing a foundation for upcycling!
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Weeks 1-3
Repair
🧵 6 hours of Mending Techniques
👩🏼💻 Live demo, practice & work time
🎥 Playback recordings✨ BONUS: 30 MIN FREE PREP CALL ✨
($48 value. Must book before 12/14/24) -
Weeks 1-6
Repair& Revise
🧵 6 hours of Mending Techniques
🧵 6 hours of Alteration Techniques
👩🏼💻 Live demo, practice & work time
🎥 Playback recordings
💸 $40 OFF!!✨ BONUS: 45 MIN FREE PREP CALL ✨
($72 value. Must book before 12/14/24) -
Weeks 1-9
Repair, Revise & Reimagine
🧵 6 hours of Mending Techniques
🧵 6 hours of Alteration Techniques
🧵 6 hours of Upcycling Techniques
👩🏼💻 Live demo, practice & work time
🎥 Playback recordings
💸 $50 OFF!!
⚡️ First dibs on future workshops✨ BONUS: 60 MIN FREE PREP CALL ✨
($95 value. Must book before 12/14/24)
Who is the for? So glad you asked!
❤️ The socially conscious girlie who's not down with sweatshops.
🧙♀️ The seasoned sewer who wants to deepen their repertoire.
🤑 The frugal lady who wants to keep her money where it belongs— in a high-yield savings account.
👼 The brand-new baby angel who wants to pick up a hobby.
❄️ The chick with a unique, beautiful body whose clothes don't fit quite right.
🥵 The reformed fast fashion, fleeting trends - addict who wants to focus on being intentional.
♻️ The baddie who agrees that repurposing your skinny jeans is an act of resistance.
❤️ The socially conscious girlie who's not down with sweatshops. 🧙♀️ The seasoned sewer who wants to deepen their repertoire. 🤑 The frugal lady who wants to keep her money where it belongs— in a high-yield savings account. 👼 The brand-new baby angel who wants to pick up a hobby. ❄️ The chick with a unique, beautiful body whose clothes don't fit quite right. 🥵 The reformed fast fashion, fleeting trends - addict who wants to focus on being intentional. ♻️ The baddie who agrees that repurposing your skinny jeans is an act of resistance.
🦜Early Bird Bonus
Sign up before December 14th, 2024 and receive a free 1:1 call with me to help you get started! This bonus call is a great opportunity to dive into your specific projects and ensure you’re feeling confident and ready to begin the workshop. During this call, we’ll go over:
🪡The pieces you’ve gathered to work on during the workshop
🪡Project ideas and how to approach them
🪡Any initial questions or challenges you might have
🪡Insight and guidance to set you up for success before the workshop begins
These calls will be 30, 45, or 60 minutes, depending on the number of sessions you sign up for. (A $48, $72 or $95 value!)
Just me yappin’ about
feminism & making cool shit.
Workshops
I believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn, regardless of financial situation. If cost is a barrier: scholarships, sliding scale options, and flexible payment plans are available.
Please email me at to discuss your needs.
FAQs
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No and Yes.
A sewing machine isn’t required! We’ll cover hand mending, dyeing, button replacements, and other no-sew techniques.
That said, some things (like machine mending or certain alterations) will require a sewing machine to complete the techniques more efficiently. If you already know how to use a sewing machine, you’ll be able to incorporate those skills when appropriate. If you don’t know how to use one, but are interested in learning, you can book a private lesson (either virtual or in person) with me before the workshop begins.
Please note that this workshop will not teach you how to sew on a machine—you will need to already have that knowledge or take a separate lesson to get up to speed if you are interested in using a machine for the workshop.
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I will send out a list prior to the workshop. My aim is for you to start where you are with what you have around you. Anything additional will be relatively low cost and, for the most part, things you can use for years to come.
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No worries—you’ll have access to class recordings to catch up at your own pace.
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Capacity is limited to 20 students. I encourage early registration to secure a spot. Registration is open until sold out or 24 hours before the start of the workshop.
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If the workshop is full or you can't make this one, join the waitlist by emailing HillaryAODell@gmail.com with subject line "waitlist" to be notified about the next one!
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I highly value and recognize the impact of in-person learning, creating, and connection; in fact, my hope is to eventually open my own studio where I can facilitate hands-on workshops and foster community engagement. Until then, I want to meet people where they are by offering this accessible virtual space.
Also, the goal is for you to be able to continue these skills on your own at home and not have to depend on a separate space or person to keep creating!
Any lingering Qs? Have a thought you want to chat over? Send me an email below!
Get in Touch
It all begins with an idea and a convo.
Looking forward to chatting with you xxh
Links on links:
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Other Happenings
Office Hours
A free, chill, virtual call to get your sewing questions answered & work on your shit.
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Private Lessons
A great way to get 1:1 and real-time problem-solving and instruction!
I personally benefit so much from individualized attention and really see the benefit my students get from real-time problem-solving and instruction!
Let’s schedule a time for us to chat over what this will look like for you