How I Upcycled a Broken Tent

How I Upcycled a Broken Tent

by Lola Clemens | Mar 11, 2026 | Careers and Opportunities, Ideas & Inspiration, Student Accomplishments, Student Dispatch

My sewing experiments did more than find a new use for damaged outdoor gear. It opened my mind to a possible future career path. One sunny afternoon in April, my friend Chloe and I found ourselves kneeling on the grass, stumped. We were taking a class on camping and...

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