Upcycling Studio · Munich
Second Stitch
Second Life, Stitch by Stitch.
Bring one piece of clothing that's just taking up space in your closet — and remake it here into something you'll actually want to wear again. With guidance, good music and a matcha from the bar.
✎ No sewing experience? No problem — our expert sews right alongside you.
Our Studio
Take a look inside
Sewing machines, a wall full of threads and fabrics, cosy corners — and the matcha is already waiting.
Who we are
Four of us who refused to throw clothes away
It all started with an overflowing wardrobe and a guilty conscience. The four of us love fashion — but not the pile of pieces hanging barely worn in the closet or ending up in the bin, even though there's still so much left in them.
So we created a place in Munich where "I don't wear this anymore" turns back into "my new favourite piece." Not off-the-rack shopping, but made yourself, with your own hands. Second Stitch is our answer to fast fashion — and honestly, it's just a lot of fun too.
The four of us
The founders of Second Stitch.
What we offer
One afternoon, one new piece of clothing
You book a slot, bring one piece of clothing and go home with something one of a kind. Everything you need is ready — sewing machines, fabrics, scissors, thread, sequins and loads of ideas.
Bring one piece of clothing
Your cast-off favourite — the jeans, the T-shirt, the hoodie.
Pick an idea
Flip through our catalogue or come with your own vision.
Start sewing
At the sewing machine, with all the materials there and an expert by your side.
Take it home
Four hours later you're holding your piece — made by you.
For every occasion
Come solo or as a whole group
Denim Special
All about jeans & denim.
Hoodie Session
Turn old into your favourite hoodie.
Birthday
Celebrate differently — creative instead of a restaurant.
Team Event
A team afternoon with a twist.
Hen Party
A hen party with something to actually wear afterwards.
Inspiration
What your pieces can become
From patches to beads and prints to whole new cuts — a few ideas of what can come to life here.
Remake · Embellish · Paint · Adorn — anything goes.
What's ready for you
Materials as far as the eye can see
From fabric scraps to rhinestones — you'll find everything here to upgrade your piece. A small selection from our stock:
Perfect to start with (even with zero sewing experience): patches, lace, ribbons, fabric pens, rhinestones, studs, beads, fabric scraps & buttons — for quick, visible results.
Fabrics & Scraps
Patches & Motifs
Beads, Rhinestones & Glitter
Studs, Eyelets & Metal
Ribbons, Trims & Fringe
Paints & Pens
Buttons & Fasteners
Why we do this
The problem is fast fashion
Fast fashion = clothing made fast, cheap and in huge volumes to copy trends almost instantly.
Instead of two collections a year, brands now drop new ones every week. Ultra-fast retailers like Shein add new items several times a day.
By the numbers · In Germany
CO₂e per person per year — just from buying clothes. That's a car trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg.
Umweltbundesamtbought per person per year — and 1 in 5 of them is barely ever worn.
BMZof clothing sold in Germany is imported — mostly from China, Turkey and Bangladesh.
UmweltbundesamtYoung people
of German teenagers shop at fast-fashion chains like H&M and C&A.
marktmeinungmensch · ~500 teenagersknow sustainable labels like ArmedAngels — despite being interested in sustainable fashion.
marktmeinungmenschfeel guilty about buying fast fashion — 51 % of women, 40 % of men.
AppinioThe gap
Three things get in the way
The numbers show a gap: young people care — and still keep buying. Three reasons why.
Overproduction & throwaway mentality
Short collection cycles produce far more than anyone needs. Clothes are designed for a short life — in quality and in trend. Most get tossed after a few wears, still perfectly wearable.
Nobody learns to mend anymore
Sewing, mending, altering — no longer everyday skills. When something rips or goes out of style, buying new is the only obvious option.
No easy alternative
Second-hand, swaps and upcycling exist — but they're unknown or hard to reach. What's missing: social, low-barrier places where you actually do it.
The mindset is already there. What's missing is the how.
That's exactly where Second Stitch comes in.
Book a slotBook your spot
Book your slot
Pick your day and one of the two slots. You'll get a no-obligation confirmation — just bring one piece of clothing, we'll take care of the rest.
from 32 €
per person · materials & tools included
- ✓ One piece of clothing from home per person
- ✓ Sewing machines, thread, scissors, sequins & more
- ✓ Guidance from an expert
- ✓ An idea catalogue to browse
- ✓ Drinks bar: matcha, coffee, Aperol & more
No account needed · no-obligation request
Thanks, there!
We'll hold your slot and get back to you by email.