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Empowerment and Storytelling with Textile Revival
Cynthia Sarver of Textile Revival talks about the importance of empowerment and how to use storytelling authentically to connect with people
Noor Bchara
Nov 21, 2022
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Creating a Wholesale Market for Upcycled Designers
Joncee Moulder of Used is Made Here/Thrift for Good will be discussing the wholesale side of sourcing second hand materials and how this...
Noor Bchara
Aug 23, 2022
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In Conversation with Made by Mena
Chris and I connected on Instagram and I was really impressed with his work and his unique approach with collaborations and storytelling.
Noor Bchara
Aug 2, 2022
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Upcycling at Scale with Steven Bethell
Using existing material from the linear waste stream as an input to new manufacturing is the fastest way to achieve carbon neutrality and ci
Noor Bchara
Jul 18, 2022
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Upcycling with High Concept Design Workshop
In this workshop, Parron explains his unique design process for upcycled and sustainable garments.
Noor Bchara
May 4, 2022
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Conversations on Creativity Workshop
During this interview style conversation with one of a kind designer Martina Dietrich, we discuss how she got started in the fashion industr
Noor Bchara
Mar 16, 2022
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Creating Upcycled Artwear Workshop with Amo Ergo Sum
Tres Jordan is the founder of Amo Ergo Sum and is an Upcycle Design Masterclass Alumni and fellow upcycling creator. I think you will find h
Noor Bchara
Aug 11, 2021
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25+ Upcycled Fashion Business Ideas and How to Brainstorm Your Own
How do I come up with an idea for my upcycled fashion or accessories business?
If you're reading this you're probably all about thrifting a
Noor Bchara
Apr 28, 2021
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Sustainable Cotton Through Biotechnology Workshop with Holly Mayton, PhD
March is Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month (according to the internet) and in honor of this, I'm really excited to
Noor Bchara
Mar 31, 2021
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How to Find Upcycled Materials and NOT Get Lost in the Process
"Where do I find upcycled materials to repurpose?"
I hear this from my Upcycle Design Masterclass students all the time. ALL THE TIME. Eve
Noor Bchara
Mar 11, 2021
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Textile Sourcing Workshop with Tara St. James of Re:Source(d)
The journey from raw material through processing, dyeing, and finishing is complex. Sourcing raw materials, identifying the chemicals used i
Noor Bchara
Feb 26, 2021
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Quick Hack For Deconstructing Jeans
Through my process of creating lots of pieces from upcycled denim, I have found a quick hack for deconstructing jeans. I like to deconstruct
Noor Bchara
Feb 12, 2021
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Looking For Second-Hand Jeans to Upcycle? Learn the Truth About Raghouses
Do you dream of finding tons of old t-shirts and jackets to transform into your amazing upcycled pieces? Are you looking for second hand jea
Noor Bchara
Feb 4, 2021
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Top 4 Tools for Upcycling Jeans
If you are thinking about which tools you'll need to start upcycling, then this guide to the top 4 tools I use the most when working on repu
Noor Bchara
Jan 4, 2021
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Upcycled Embellishment Workshop with Aly Reinert from The Untrend Shop
This workshop is all about embellishment techniques that you can use to upcycle garments such as hand painting, applique/reverse applique, c
Noor Bchara
Nov 24, 2020
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Upcycled Design Upcycled Fabric Workshop with REMEANT
REMEANT is an innovative fabric made from upcycling plastic packaging waste.
In this workshop you will learn the story of how REMEANT star
Noor Bchara
Nov 4, 2020
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3 Easy Ways to Incorporate Upcycling Into Your Brand
1) Save your own production scraps to use as material.
Saving your own scraps is free and can really help make a positive impact by preventi
Noor Bchara
Jun 23, 2020
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