About The Collective

The Up-Cycle Collective is Sheridan's student led club dedicated to sustainable fashion, furniture, and fun. We're all about giving new life to old stuff, whether its repairing worn-out jeans, redesigning a thrifted jacket, or swapping out your old chair for something with flair. We host beginner-friendly workshops, pop-up clothing swaps, DIY repair sessions, and creative challenges where you can learn how to sew, patch, paint, and up-cycle — no experience needed. We provide the tools, materials, and guidance. You bring your curiosity and creativity.

Quick Up-Cycle Guides

Not sure where to start? Check out our printable guides, tutorials, and student-made zines to help you kickstart your own up-cycling journey.

Tee to Tote

Turn your old t-shirts into reusable tote bags—no sewing machine required!

Denim Jacket Customization

Make your jacket uniquely yours! Add patches, embroidery, or paint to take a plain denim jacket to the next level.

Denim Re-imagined

Transform worn-out jeans into coasters, pencil cases, or patchwork pillows.

Oversized Shirt to Crop Top

Give big button-ups a fresh, trendy twist! Learn to crop, tie, and style oversized shirts into statement pieces.

Deconstructed / Reconstructed Clothing

Tear, stitch, and rebuild old clothes into totally new, edgy silhouettes.

Tie-Dye & Fabric Painting on Old Garments

Stains, plain colours, or old styles? Add bold tie-dye, stencils, or paint to transform any piece into wearable art.

Sweater Weather Crafts

Don’t toss your old sweaters—turn them into cozy mittens, pillow covers, or cup cozies.

Faq

Experience

Do I need experience? Nope! Everything is beginner-friendly.

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Materials

Do I need to bring materials? We provide most tools & fabric, but feel free to bring your own pieces!

Check Out The Materials We Provide

Who can join?

Any Sheridan student — from any program!

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