Sustainable Textiles: Repair, Reuse and Repurpose

About this course

The course explores ways to extend the use of existing textiles through mending and decorative construction. Participants learn techniques including fabric-trim making, quilting, appliqué and patchwork, applying them to fabrics that might otherwise be unusable. It also introduces traditional sustainable textile crafts, including kantha from India and Boro from Japan, placing practical textile techniques alongside their cultural traditions.

What you'll learn

• Apply a range of textile mending techniques.
• Create fabric trims for textile projects.
• Use quilting, appliqué and patchwork techniques.
• Explain the principles of kantha and Boro as traditional sustainable textile crafts.

Is this course right for you?

Listed at Beginner level, the course may suit learners developing foundational textile skills. The source does not state whether previous experience is required or describe a specific participation format.