Calling all teens interested in fashion and upcycling your clothes! Tired of the same old TikTok tutorials?
Radical Fit, a Chicago Public Library YOUmedia program in partnership with Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments, launches in October and extends through August 2021. Over the next eight months, we'll offer fun fashion-making events with a special focus on gender identity and equity. Online events feature both amateur and expert designers providing tutorials on a range of projects, including "no-sew" making to more advanced creations such as pattern making and chain mail.
Fashion Programs and Beyond
Check out online events and tons of videos and tutorials related to fashion, style, accessories and more. Each month follows a different theme to build skills in fashion.
October and November: Style Without Stitching
What to look for:
- costume tutorials for Chicago’s Halloweek
- simple tutorials that allow you to create (with no sewing at all!)
- simple stitching and cutting techniques, and much more
December and January: DIY Doubletake
What to look for:
- how to embellish, dye and decorate
- how to alter clothes and upcycle
- Starting in January, grab & go kits at selected branches
- sewing basics, skill building and much more
February and March: Fashion Fundamentals
What to look for:
- more advanced sewing projects
- entrepreneurship, careers in fashion and much more
April and Beyond: Accessories and Beyond
What to look for:
- how to create accessories
- nail art and tattoo art
- makeup and hair design, and much more
Radical Fit is funded through Project Next Generation, an educational technology initiative of Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White.
