We are excited to announce more community events including a new event for us to be part of, join us this September for a month of sustainable events focused on circularity and sustainability. Kicking off on Sunday 7 September with the WasteLess Market which runs from 11am–4pm with
local eco-traders, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops to help you waste less and live more sustainably.
Explore our talented re-makers and lots of upcycling ideas, plus tips you can use at home. Join us and be part of a community moving toward a circular future.
Stay tuned for a full schedule of activities throughout September.
Happy sewing,
Jane and the sewing Team ✂️
Mansion rooms
- Zero waste traders and refill stations
- Sewing room
- Adults zero waste sewing machine taster workshop
- Kids free wasteless crafts
- Soft toy hospital, meet our sewing doctors and nurses
Library
(collaboration with with Upcycled Upholstery)
- Upcycled Upholstery repurposed furniture, homewares, zero waste wall art and stationary
- Wasteless Community weaving (join in and win)
- Refashions and remakes from in-house makers
- Reprint station (bring a t-shirt and upcycle your own)
ZERO WASTE SPECIAL EDITION Adults Sewing Taster
Special offer £30
Sunday 7 September 9.30-12.30pm only £30
Ready to dip your toe into the world of sewing? In this relaxed 3-hour class, we’ll walk you through the magical basics of using a sewing machine. Perfect for total newbies, a fun and planet friendly class – then enjoy the rest of the day at the special Waste less market event.
Soft Toy & Teddy Bear Hospital
Sunday 7 September 2pm-4pm
Free Limited spaces
Join us for a fun, engaging free workshop where children can bring their beloved soft toys or teddy bears that need some tender loving care our Sewing Doctors will teach you visible mending and repair skills.
Free Wasteless Crafts
Drop-in Sunday 7 September 1.30pm – 4pm
Wasteless crafts for kids and teens – pom poms and more poms, and some cheeky zero waste crafts from from our scrap boxes drop in join the fun
Showcasing some of our talented team and client makers items for sale fashionable repurposed items.
Fabric & Garment Sale
- Sale of remnants and dead stock fabrics, patterns and haberdashery.
- Revive your old t-shirts at our QUICK PRINT STATION, BRING YOUR OWN FREE to print (t-shirts not provided but we will have some stock available just in case for £2.50 per t-shirt)
- From the house of Upcycled Upholstery repurposed and upcycled homeware and stationary using their unique bold prints.
Community Weaving Drop in
Sunday 7 September 11 – 4pm
FREE weaving workshop using waste fabrics in conjunction with Upcycled Upholstery plus a competition to WIN the final outcome (Rug or hanging).
