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Join us for a special San Diego Climate Week screening of The True Cost - paired with a hands-on upcycling workshop designed to put circular fashion into action while we watch.The True Cost is the groundbreaking documentary that pulls back the curtain on the fashion industry and explores its impact on people and the planet. The film was a major inspiration behind Positive Phee and the evolution of Sip & Style, creating community-driven, joyful alternatives to buying new.
This year, we’re taking the screening one step further. Before the film begins, ReMade with Rose will lead us in a hands-on patch-making workshop, giving new life to clothing that might otherwise be discarded because of a stain, tear, hole, or other imperfection.
Guests can then continue working on their upcycling projects while watching the film, followed by an open conversation about what we’ve seen, what we can do differently, and how individual action becomes stronger through community.
Bring Something to Upcycle!
We invite you to look through your wardrobe and bring one 100% cotton item that could use a little love - think jeans, a denim jacket, tote bag, sweatshirt/sweater, or another suitable cotton piece.
Maybe it has a stain you can’t remove, a small tear, a hole, or you simply don’t reach for it anymore. Instead of giving up on it, we’ll create decorative patches to transform the imperfection and give your piece another life.
We’ll begin the project together before the screening, and you’re welcome to continue stitching and creating while you watch.
No sewing experience necessary! This is about experimenting, learning, and seeing the possibilities in what we already own.
Why Attend?
Watch the documentary that helped ignite conversations around ethical and sustainable fashion.
Learn a practical upcycling skill you can use again at home.
Rescue an imperfect piece from the back of your wardrobe.
Connect with a community passionate about reuse, repair and conscious fashion.
Turn inspiration into action by making, mending and discussing together.
What to Expect
5:00–5:30pm | Arrive + Settle In
Meet your fellow attendees, get comfortable and prepare your piece for the workshop.
5:30–6:00pm | Upcycling Workshop
Rose will introduce the patch-making project and help everyone get started.
6:00–7:30pm | The True Cost Screening + Making
Settle in for the film and continue working on your project as you watch.
7:30–8:00pm | Finish + Reflect
Finish your upcycle while we open up the room for conversation, reflection, and collective action inspired by the film.
About Your Hosts
Positive Phee is a San Diego circular fashion brand best known for Sip & Style events, sustainable fashion shows, and creative upcycling collaborations.
ReMade with Rose is a sustainable jewelry maker, gemstone queen, and skilled silversmith passionate about craftsmanship and conscious fashion. Rose is also an experienced seamstress and will be leading our hands-on upcycling workshop.
About the Venue
Zero Waste San Diego, a nonprofit with 19 years of sustainability leadership, has launched its first brick-and-mortar space: the Reuse & Repair Collective in downtown San Diego.
The Collective is a community hub dedicated to keeping valuable resources in use through repair, reuse, and skill sharing, with spaces and programming for textiles, bikes, electronics, tools, and more.
Parking & Transportation
Free street parking: After 6 p.m., free parking is available on Beech St & 7th Ave.
Meters: Paid street parking is available nearby.
ACE Parking: Daily parking is available at nearby lots.
Public transit: The Collective is a short walk from the trolley and several bus routes.
Bikes: Free bike storage is available onsite for attendees.
In the spirit of Climate Week, we encourage carpooling, public transit, walking, or biking whenever possible.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties.
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611 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
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