Sketchbook Jacket with Rebekah Joy of Flux Bene

In this class you will use the FLUX BENE Sketchbook Jacket DIY Guide & Pattern Pieces to upcycle a second hand button up shirt into a cropped jacket with large pockets, pieced appliqué on the back and bracelet length sleeves. The lined pockets have both side & top entry points and the bottom & sleeve hems are finished with handmade hem tape.

There are also options to add or remove volume from your garment to add visual interest & tailor it to your desired fit

In this class you will learn/ practice:

• Considerations for upcycling vs. sewing from scratch
• Intermediate alterations
• Combining different fabrics together for visual interest
• Creating lined patch pockets
• Making straight grain hem tape
• Making a pieced appliqué

Teacher Bio

Rebekah Joy is a full time textile artist living & working on the North Side of Pittsburgh. Since 2017 Rebekah has been focused on Flux Bene, a line of minimal waste gender neutral garments that she produces with the help of a few talented friends. Rebekah has set the goal of facilitating the reuse of 10,000 garments. In order to reach this goal, Flux Bene is now releasing DIY guides & pattern pieces so that all of their upcycled designs can be made at home. Learn more at fluxbene.com