THEME NIGHT
upcycling night
Give old pieces new life.
Upcycle Night is a monthly creative gathering centered on repurposing, repairing, embellishing, and transforming clothing, textiles, accessories, and other personal items with support from local upcycling artists and creative entrepreneurs.
Participants are expected to bring an item they would like to upcycle, mend, customize, or transform. This could be a denim jacket, pair of jeans, tote bag, T-shirt, accessory, fabric item, or another piece that's ready for a second life.
This is not a traditional step-by-step workshop, and Living Room does not provide a pre-planned project. Instead, guests are invited to work on their own items while receiving informal guidance, inspiration, and technique support from a rotating group of creative guides throughout the evening.
No prior experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome.
What to Expect
Open creative studio environment
Informal hands-on guidance from local upcycling artists
Shared materials and inspiration
Flexible, self-directed creative exploration
Community-centered atmosphere
What to Bring
Clothing items
Denim pieces
Bags or accessories
Fabric/textiles
Items in need of repair, customization, or transformation
Whether you come with a clear vision or need help getting started, our co-hosts will be available to offer ideas, techniques, and encouragement throughout the night.
Basic materials provided, but participants need to bring their own project: Living Room will provide a shared selection of basic supplies, including thread, needles, buttons, beads, and miscellaneous upcycling materials. You’re welcome to bring additional materials. Please bring your own clothing, textile, or other item to work on.
About your hosts
Sophia Mondragon (@dragongrl.vintage) is a Washington, DC-based designer, stylist, upcycler, vintage curator, and founder of Dragon Girl Vintage. After leaving a career in politics, she began channeling her lifelong love for fashion and sustainability into creative work that celebrates individuality. Drawing inspiration from art, music, and subculture, her work blends curated vintage and creative reuse into unique pieces that are bold, expressive, and unapologetically personal.
Sindhu Ranga (@just_sindhu_it) is a Washington, DC-based designer and sewist, with a special interest in upcycling and sustainable fashion. She has been sewing since the pandemic and loves to help people revamp things they might have otherwise thrown away.