Upcycling Studio

Welcome to the Double Take Upcycling Studio Page!

At the Upcycling Studio at Double Take Thrift Store, we turn donated fabrics and damaged textiles into meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces — all in support of local impact. We're part of Yonge Street Mission (YSM), a Toronto-based nonprofit organisation, and Double Take is YSM’s social enterprise focused on sustainable fashion and community empowerment.

Everything we make in the studio is created from materials that would otherwise be headed for landfill. While we don’t sell these items in the thrift store day-to-day, we occasionally release curated batches online or sell them at local pop-up markets. Because these drops are limited and not frequent, we encourage you to follow us on social media to stay in the loop. Facebook, Instagram

Our upcycled products are not mass-produced. They’re handcrafted by a small but passionate group of volunteers — students doing internships, retirees, working professionals, and community members of all ages — all led by our one amazing studio coordinator. Every piece takes time, care, and intention to create. With only a few volunteers involved, each item reflects hours of work, creativity, and a shared commitment to sustainability and community care.

That’s why our upcycled pieces are priced differently from our everyday thrift store finds available at our physical store— they represent not just reused materials, but real human time, effort, and heart. Similarly, while our upcycling workshops are thoughtfully priced to be more affordable than many in the city, they also help us cover materials, support volunteers, and reinvest in our programs through YSM.

Our studio is here to show that both clothing and community can be renewed with care, creativity, and purpose!

Workshops
At Double Take, we are excited to be able to host workshops to help make sustainable fashion more accessible to our community. Be sure to check out our Workshop Page for current offerings and to reserve your spot!

DIY Kits + Tutorials
Purchase our prepared kits for zero-waste sewing projects. All kits come with a link to our step-by-step tutorials.

Keep an eye out for our markets for DIY Kits & mending supplies! BUY HERE