Help Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago kickoff the Spring 2026 program! Get a preview of the almost 2-week program and mingle with local like-minded peers, industry professionals, and the SFWC team. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign-up for events within the program, access free local resources, connect with partners, and more!
In this BYOT (bring your own t-shirt) workshop, you'll learn the art of screen printing and upcycle a t-shirt into one-of-a-kind wearable art! No prior skills or experience required. During this 2-hour class, you'll be inspired by our selection of 30+ unique and playful designs that can be mixed and matched however you like. We'll...
A part of Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago's April 2026 official program! In this 3 hour workshop led by natural dyer Liz Mortensen of Laila Textiles, attendees will learn the basics of natural dye and how to bundle dye with plants. About the Workshop: Location: Laila Textiles Studio at N Kedzie Ave & W Carroll Ave in...
Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago for a virtual event exploring how advances in polymer science could reshape the future of clothing. In conversation with Professor Cécile Chazot, head of the Sustainable Polymer Innovation Laboratory at Northwestern, the discussion will showcase her team's research on sustainable fibers, recyclable textiles, and innovative materials that reduce the environmental impact...
Join Sustainable Fashion Week and Ecoship Chicago Tuesday, April 21st from 6:30 to 7:30 learn how to make a tote bag using just a t-shirt and scissors - no sewing skills required. Bring along those shirts you never wear and let’s get creative, crafty, and sustainable and make something you'll love! Secondhand t-shirts will be...
As part of Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago’s spring programming, in partnership with Chicago Climate Connect, this special Earth Day event welcomes attendees of all climate backgrounds and careers to meet and hear from a panel of local experts leading cross-sector collaboration to advance environmental change across Illinois. About the Event: Join us for an evening focusing...
A part of Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago’s April 2026 official program! You hear it all the time: “Find your style,” “Wow I love your style!” But what does personal style really mean? How do you go about cultivating it? What role does it play in the sustainable fashion movement? Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago for...
A part of Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago's April 2026 official program! Experience what it's like to use a sewing machine. Learn to thread a machine and use it to make a seam. Then turn a scrap of fabric and a little hunk of elastic into a scrunchie! We'll provide all the materials and equipment.
A part of Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago’s April 2026 official program! Learn to use a serger to transform the fit and style of T-shirts. We'll demonstrate how to use the machines and the techniques you need to use, and then we'll help you transform t-shirts on your own. 2 t-shirts per person will be provided,...
Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago for the spring sustainable fashion symposium, sustainable fashion show, and social! The day begins with the Sustainable Fashion Symposium, which brings together the Chicagoland area’s sustainable fashion designers, creatives, academics, professionals, students, and advocates. Together, the community will learn about innovations, change-makers, and initiatives progressing the shift toward a more...
