Pirates and Princesses of the Quarter
Transform recycled treasures into pirate ships and princess crowns fit for the bravest Pirates and regal Princesses of the Quarter.
Sustainable Workshop: Re-do your denim hosted by Stitched Up
Don’t chuck your holey jeans - mend them better!
Saturday 7th August
1 - 4pm
FREE entry
Learn how to embellish and repair denim beautifully! Using patching and embroidery techniques and taking inspiration from Japanese Sashiko stitching, we'll help you to create visible mends that are unique and fabulous.
Skills: This is a hand stitch workshop. You will learn how to patch denim, and a variety of different embroidery stitches including Sashiko.
Level: Suitable for beginners, for any age 10+
Bring: Bring along a denim item if you have one you'd like to embellish. If not, we will have denim samples for you to work on. If you have a non-denim garment you'd like to work on you're welcome to bring that too!
If you would like to attend, please email stamfordquarterevents@bruntwood.co.uk
About Stitched Up
Stitched Up is a non-profit organisation sharing skills and resources that inspire communities across Greater Manchester to take action on sustainable fashion. The organisation was set up in 2011 by six young women, with the aim of encouraging individuality, pride and sustainability through fashion and style – a grassroots collective which grew from their passion for the environment, human-rights, style & creativity.
Find out more at: www.stitchedup.coop
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