Event Description

Discover how design transforms waste into opportunity through an interactive experience that combines sustainable fashion, hands-on making, and modern manufacturing.

Participants will learn basic sewing techniques while transforming discarded denim into functional products such as tote bags, pouches, and fashion accessories. Alongside the workshop, visitors can explore a curated showcase featuring upcycled fashion, product development, and small-batch manufacturing created by local designers, makers, and TI-STAF apprentices.

The event also highlights how traditional craftsmanship and emerging manufacturing technologies work together to shape the future of design. Attendees will gain insight into product development, prototype creation, industrial sewing, and sustainable production practices while learning about career pathways in Michigan's growing fashion and textile manufacturing industry.

Whether you're a beginner, student, designer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about sustainability, this event demonstrates how creativity, skilled craftsmanship, and manufacturing can reduce textile waste, strengthen local economies, and build a more sustainable future.