Whether you’re looking for an excuse to clean out your closet or sustainably add a new piece, this event is for you! Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago and Funk-it at Urban Rivers on the Wild Mile for a scenic clothing swap. This is a size-inclusive event, meaning all size clothing are accepted as long as the garments...
Explore Chicago's first sewing musuem with Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago on Monday, September 21 at 6:30 pm. Exhibits include sewing tools, hand sewing techniques, textiles, machine history, quilting and modern upcycling. Plus, complete your own beginner-friendly sewing project along the museum’s journey! Afterward, you’ll hear from Chicago fashion history expert, Mary Robak, about the city’s...
Learn the essentials of how to use a sewing machine in this two-hour class during Sustainable Fashion Week! Learn how to use a sewing machine during this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice threading, winding bobbins, and more. By the end of the class, attendees will know how to do basic...
Learn how to make adjustments to make clothes fit more comfortably and properly, during this beginner-friendly hemming class. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Participants can bring an item with that needs hemming and leave with it fixed and fitting great! The class is taught by Ganitzia Vargas, the founder of GVXO, a Latina-owned...
In this virtual event, Raye-Lee McDonald shares her journey building and growing the online thrift and vintage store, Ethicloset. This is a great opportunity to learn about effective brand strategies, target audience development and successful partnership building to scale a secondhand fashion marketplace. Entrepreneurs and individuals passionate about circular fashion economy are welcome to attend....
When a brand says they’re sustainable, what does that really mean? Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago and Sandra Capponi, the founder of Good On You, to explore this question in depth. Whether you're a conscious consumer, fashion professional, or simply curious about sustainability, you'll leave with practical tools to better understand what brands' sustainability claims...
Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago for the second annual Sustainable Fashion Symposium, which brings together community members with different backgrounds and interests to learn more about what sustainable fashion is, innovations, and local resources. Speakers include sustainable fashion designers, creatives, academics, professionals, students, and advocates. Doors open at 12:45 pm. The Symposium begins promptly at 1:00 pm. Ticket...
Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago for its annual charity fashion show to kick off the city’s largest sustainable fashion event! After the runway, enjoy a meet and greet with the designers and learn more about the garments. Designers participating in the fall/winter 2026 (FW26) program include: Aesch Liman, Co., Arthouse, Patricia Quill, Tukii Tucker, and more! Day Passes...
About The Event This virtual event is for prospective volunteers interested in joining the Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) community. Perfect for those looking to make new connections, learn about fashion's impact, and share your passion for a more sustainable fashion future. Cost: $0Virtual. RSVP for the link! Who Should Attend: What to Expect: This...
