Flip Fashion Forever October 2026
Description
The original freestyle upcycling workshop for young creatives.
As seen on Better Homes & Gardens, Flip Fashion Forever is a totally different kind of sewing workshop — no patterns, no pressure, and 100% made from rescued textiles. Kids and teens thrift their own “project starters” from Re Place, Sydney’s huge secondhand clothing warehouse, using the Thrift Vouchers included in their ticket.
From there, it’s pure creative play: unpicking, reshaping, hand-sewing, embroidering, mending, adding trims, reworking T-shirts, turning jeans into skirts, or inventing something entirely new. Think finger-painting — but with textiles. There’s no “right” stitch and no one-size-fits-all preset projects. Kids learn by doing, experimenting, making mistakes, problem solving.
Each day's workshop is guided by our team of Gen Z fashion talents — emerging designers, HSC and Uni textiles students, fashion-school grads and circular fashion advocates. Mentors include Eden Maytal, Samara Darling, Daisy Rose Cooper, Emily Hon (all AFW Innovators), and Siobhan Killen (UTS FESS), alongside 20+ young creatives who make slow fashion feel exciting, accessible and cool.
Because it’s hands-on climate action that teens already understand. Thrifting is huge, thrift flipping is a global trend, and reworking existing garments lets neurodiverse learners understand construction without the stress of patterns or rigid steps.
Every material we use is waste: offcuts, deadstock, damaged garments and textile scraps donated by op shops and recycling hubs.
Workshops are held at the Inner West Sustainability Hub’s Green Living Centre, fully set up with sewing machines, mannequins, supplies, bins of rescued fabrics, and all the tools needed to bring each young designer’s vision to life.
No two projects are the same. No two days are the same. And by the end of the session, every participant walks away with a one-of-a-kind creation — and the confidence that comes from reimagining fashion as something we do, not something we buy.
FAQs
- Are there discounts for ticket purchases?
Absolutely!
We would love to have you for multiple days, so you can really get stuck into your projects.
The following discounts apply:
Purchase 2x any ticket and get $10 off
Purchase 3x any ticket and get $15 off
Purchase 4x any ticket and get $30 off
- Do I need to provide my own lunch?
Yes.
At this time our Flip Fashion Forever camps are not catered.
Please ensure that you bring your own lunch and morning/afternoon tea.
- Do I need to know how to sew?
Nope!
We have amazing mentors at Flip Fashion Forever who will be able to guide you on your sewing journey.
- Will I be an expert sewer after attending Flip Fashion Forever?
While you will definitely be able to pick up some incredible sewing skills thanks to our talented mentors, we are not a 'sewing class workshop'.
What you decide to learn in this camp is entirely up to you!
Whether you want to learn how to use a sewing machine, attach a zipper, or alter a piece of clothing, your learning journey is in your hands.
Or just have some fun, get creative, and see whether you can pick things up intuitively! There are no learning rules at Flip Fashion Forever,
- What is the age range for this event?
Ages: 8-17
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
