Sew a Bucket Hat From an Old Pair of Jeans

This workshop will take you through the steps of up-cycling a used pair of jeans into a reversible bucket hat. The workshop aims to inspire the importance of not only conscious consumption but also textile waste awareness.

You do not need to know how to sew as you will learn or can have it sewn by me. Although some sewing experience is preferred.

Materials and Techniques used

Supplied: Sewing machine, scissors, pins, scraps denim materials, measuring tape, needles and thread.

Bring along: old or secondhand pair of jeans (limited materials supplied), sewing scissors (if you have them). Even stretch jeans work.

Target Participants Age and Skill Level

Adult - Beginner

Adult - Intermediate

Adult - Expert

Youth (aged 10 - 18)

Facilitator’s Biography

Nimvar upcycles forgotten and unwanted textiles into new wearable art pieces. All garments are one of a kind, made slowly and sustainably. Nimvar is passionate about inspiring others to consume more consciously by encouraging customers to reuse and recycle before buying new.