Enjoy this opportunity to withdraw from the fast-fashion spiral which has led Australians to be among the world’s largest consumers of clothing that is dominated by synthetic fibres derived from fossil fuels and shedding microplastic particles into our ecosystem.
This session is about valuing your natural-fibre garments. Bring along a piece (or two) from your wardrobe that’s in need of embellishment or TLC and immerse in the mindful art of stitching, mending and tweaking it for longevity.
Your guide in the process is Slow Clothing author and Churchill Fellow Jane Milburn who shares upcycling tips and regenerative ideas to reduce your material footprint.
All hand-stitching materials provided, BYO garments.
Details:
All hand-stitching materials provided, BYO garments
Duration: 2.5 hours
Perfect for people interested in being individual and independent of fast fashion
Participants required to bring along an item to work on
Children 12yrs and under will need to be supervised by an adult
Location: North Stradbroke Island Museum, 15-17 Welsby Street, Dunwich
Enjoy this opportunity to withdraw from the fast-fashion spiral which has led Australians to be among the world’s largest consumers of clothing that is dominated by synthetic fibres derived from fossil fuels and shedding microplastic particles into our ecosystem.
This session is about valuing your natural-fibre garments. Bring along a piece (or two) from your wardrobe that’s in need of embellishment or TLC and immerse in the mindful art of stitching, mending and tweaking it for longevity.
Your guide in the process is Slow Clothing author and Churchill Fellow Jane Milburn who shares upcycling tips and regenerative ideas to reduce your material footprint.
All hand-stitching materials provided, BYO garments.
Details:
All hand-stitching materials provided, BYO garments
Duration: 2.5 hours
Perfect for people interested in being individual and independent of fast fashion
Participants required to bring along an item to work on
Children 12yrs and under will need to be supervised by an adult
Location: North Stradbroke Island Museum, 15-17 Welsby Street, Dunwich
