Sewing Belongs in Nashville: Where Upcycled Style Meets Southern Soul

Sewing Belongs in Nashville: Where Upcycled Style Meets Southern Soul

Transform denim, revive memories, and create fashion with purpose at Sandra Lee Design.

Nashville’s creative energy thrives on storytelling—and every stitch at Sandra Lee Design tells one.
Here, sewing isn’t just a skill. It’s a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and self-expression.

Teaching artist Sandra Lee Chandler transforms denim, vintage linens, and thrifted finds into statement quilts and wearable art. Her workshops blend craftsmanship with consciousness—inviting students to stitch their stories while keeping textiles out of landfills.

A New Kind of Class:

Forget cookie-cutter projects.
In Sandra’s Nashville studio, sewing becomes a form of storytelling.

Students learn how to:
    •    Deconstruct jeans to uncover new design possibilities
    •    Reconstruct memories through fabric and thread
    •    Craft custom garments and quilts that carry history and heart

It’s upcycled sewing in Nashville with purpose and personality—a mix of modern fashion, traditional quilting, and mindful making that sets Sandra Lee Design apart.

Why Upcycling Matters:

In a city known for artistry and authenticity, upcycled fashion fits right in.

Sandra’s classes challenge the fast-fashion mindset. Instead of tossing old denim or tablecloths, students learn to transform them into something bold, beautiful, and wearable.

Every project becomes a statement about sustainable fashion in Tennessee—where creativity meets conservation.

“When we honor what’s been worn or forgotten, we remind ourselves that beauty can rise from what’s been discarded.” – Sandra Lee Chandler

Are You All Set to Go?

Enroll in a course that blends storytelling, sustainability, and skill development.

Future Workshops:
    •    Learn how to quilt with denim, create layouts, and use curved piecing at the Repurposed Denim Quilt Workshop.
    •    Create a runway-ready outfit out of a vintage quilt with the “From Quilt to Couture Jacket” workshop.

Reserve your spot by registering here, as space is limited.