The original School Holiday upcycling workshop

for young creatives

Flip fast fashion on its head forever. As seen on Better Homes & Gardens, Flip Fashion Forever is a totally different kind of sewing workshop, developed by Jo Gambale, ex-Vogue and now founder of Slogue - no patterns, no pressure, and 100% made from rescued textiles.

Please note this workshop is strictly for participants aged 12-18. If your child is under 12 please refer to our 'Flipping Fun' workshops which are suited to ages 8+.

Teens thrift their own 'project starters' from Good Sammy (a huge op-shop just a 5 minute walk from our hub) using the $20 Thrift Voucher 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. There’s no “right” stitch and no one-size-fits-all preset projects. Teens learn by doing, experimenting, making mistakes and problem solving.

Each day's workshop is guided by Chloe, a Textile Designer and creative upcycler with a passion for keeping clothes out of landfill, along with Gen Z mentors who make slow fashion feel exciting, accessible and cool.

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✔ Fully supervised during op-shopping and workshop time

✔ No experience needed

✔ All materials included

✔ Small group, guided support

Perfect for creative teens, fashion lovers, or young people who enjoy hands-on learning and sustainability.

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.

Workshops are held at the Slow Fashion Hub 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.

Find us

Slow Fashion Hub, Tidal Lane, Fremantle

(in the FOMO Freo precinct, next to the IGA)

10 William St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Why Upcycling?

Upcycling is hands-on climate action that anyone can take part in. By repairing, restyling and reimagining existing clothing, participants help reduce the amount of textile waste ending up in landfill - one of the world's fastest-growing environmental challenges. Every garment given a second life also means fewer new resources are needed to create something from scratch.

We use reclaimed materials including fabric offcuts, deadstock textiles, damaged garments and donated clothing, trims and tools, showing that creativity can transform what others see as waste into something unique and valuable.

Beyond the environmental impact, upcycling equips people with practical skills they can continue using at home. Learning how to repair, customise and reinvent clothing helps extend the life of garments, reduce the need to buy new, and save money over time.

Most importantly, upcycling is a fun, hands-on creative experience with no rules. It's a chance to experiment, learn through making, and create something that reflects your own personality and style. Whether you're picking up a needle for the first time or already love making, there's no right or wrong way to create.