Fashion Fix Workshops: Repair & Upcycle Your Wardrobe!

Fashion Fix Workshops at Greenwood Community Hall: Repair & Upcycle Your Wardrobe!

Description: Join us for our exciting Fashion Fix Workshops. Bring new life to your old, damaged, or unwanted clothing while learning creative ways to upcycle and repair your wardrobe. ✨👗♻️

Intially we'll be running these workshops once per month on the fourth Friday of each month between April and July, then we'll move to twice monthly, see the dates below.

📅 Workshop Dates: Twice Monthly Bookable dates

• Friday 15th & 29th August | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
• Friday 12th & 26th September | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
• Friday 10th & 24th October | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
• Friday 14th & 28th November | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
• Friday 5th & 19th December | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
• Friday 9th & 23rd January | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
• Friday 6th & 20th February| 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

📍 Location:
Greenwood Centre, 18 Latin Gardens, Scawsby, DN5 8TE, Doncaster.

What to Expect:

Whether you've got a pair of jeans with holes, a jumper that's seen better days, or a shirt you no longer wear, our FREE workshops will show you how to give them a fresh new look using simple repair techniques and upcycling ideas! ✂️🧵

• Clothing Repair: Learn essential sewing skills to repair rips, holes, and damaged seams.
• Upcycling Tips: Discover creative ways to transform old clothes into new fashion pieces or home décor items.
• Sustainability Focus: Understand how repairing and upcycling your clothing helps reduce waste and promote sustainable fashion practices.
• Exciting Projects: Participate in engaging, hands-on projects that will inspire your creativity and sustainability efforts.
• Community Input: Share your ideas for community-led projects – we welcome your input to shape future workshops!
• Equipment and Materials: We provide all necessary tools, sewing machines, and basic materials to get you started on your projects.

What to Bring:

• Your unwanted, damaged, or old clothing for repair or upcycling (jeans, shirts, jackets, sweaters, etc.).
• If you don't have items to bring, don't worry! We've got a partnership with Age UK Sheffield who have kindly donated some unsaleable clothing that's waiting for a new lease of life.

Why Attend?

• It's FREE! Thanks to funding from Doncaster North Development Trust, these workshops are completely free to attend.
• Hands-On Learning: Gain practical skills that will help you reduce clothing waste and save money.
• Be Creative: Tap into your creativity and find new ways to express yourself through upcycled fashion.
• Sustainability: Play a part in the slow fashion movement by making mindful choices and giving your clothes a second life.
• Community Engagement: Connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to community-led sustainability initiatives.
• No Need to Invest: We provide most of the equipment and basic materials you need to get started. (Some items like zips and threads may need to be purchased elsewhere)

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with sewing and crafting, these workshops are a fun and relaxed way to explore fashion sustainability while meeting like-minded people. 🌱👗👖

Spaces are limited, so don't wait – sign up now!

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