Learn to Make Tee Tinsel: Upcycle Old Tees into Sustainable Holiday Décor

What is Tee Tinsel?
Tee Tinsel is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional tinsel, made from upcycled, unwanted tees! These old t-shirts are washed, transformed into yarn, and sewn together to create tinsel that won’t shed plastic or contribute to harmful microplastics.

Class Overview:

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to repurpose old t-shirts into beautiful, sustainable Tee Tinsel. Perfect for the holiday season or any festive occasion, this unique and creative project is not only fun but also helps reduce waste and keep harmful plastics out of our environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to transform t-shirts into yarn
• Techniques for sewing yarn into tinsel
• Creative tips for customizing your tinsel
• The environmental benefits of using upcycled materials

What to bring?

Bring your own tees in the colours that you would like your tinsel to be or we’ll provide some tees for you to practice on.  You’re welcome to bring your machine and sewing tools however we have a class set you can use.

Other than that all that is required is that you bring your smile and creativity……. and maybe a friend 😉

Where?

Banyule Nillumbik Tech School
61 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

How much?

$55 per person per session.

Skill Level

Participants are expected to have prior experience using a sewing machine or attended our Stitch Basics sewing classes. You should be comfortable controlling the fabric and sewing machine and be able to sew in a straight line.

Important Note:

This class is run on the basis that participants use Tee-Tinsel for personal decorating only. You may not sell the Tee-Tinsel or run your own classes. Tee-Tinsel is the intellectual property (IP) of A Fitting Connection & Creative Community Space, and we are sharing this for the benefit of the environment. For those interested in purchasing Tee-Tinsel, it is available exclusively through A Fitting Connection.

Join us in making a positive impact while adding some eco-friendly sparkle to your décor! 🌿✨