Legacy in the Seams: Reclaim & Renew Old Jeans and Scraps at Westview Maker Space – Atlanta, GA

Legacy in the Seams is a creative upcycling workshop that invites participants to transform old jeans and fabric scraps into renewed, one-of-a-kind pieces. This class centers sustainability, storytelling, and hands-on making—encouraging you to honor what already exists while creating something new.

Participants will explore techniques for cutting, piecing, and reworking denim and assorted scraps, learning how to see worn materials not as waste, but as possibility. Whether your fabrics carry personal memories or are simply ready for a second life, this workshop creates space to reclaim, renew, and reimagine.

What to Expect:

• Guidance on repurposing denim and mixed fabric scraps
• Creative techniques for combining materials
• A supportive, beginner-friendly making environment
• Emphasis on sustainability and creative reuse

Who This Class Is For:

• Beginners and experienced makers
• Creatives interested in upcycling and slow fashion
• Anyone who wants to make something meaningful by hand

What to Bring:

• Old jeans
• Fabric scraps you’d like to work with

Skill Level:
All levels welcome