Saturday Stitch-Up: Sustainable Sewing Workshop

About this Event

Join us for Saturday Stitch-Up, where you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating eco-friendly scrunchies from repurposed clothing! This hands-on event introduces sustainable sewing practices, reducing fabric waste, and transforming old garments into new treasures.

The day kicks off with a learning session covering:

• Fabric fundamentals – Textiles, structure, and choosing materials
• Sewing machine basics – Types, threading, bobbins, stitches, and tension
• Deconstructing garments – Preparing materials for upcycling

After a lunch break (nibbles provided). Please bring your own lunch.

We’ll then dive into the practical sewing session:

• Choosing and creating your pattern
• Cutting, setting up your machine, and constructing your scrunchie

What to Bring:

• A sewing machine (if available, we have 6 to share)
• An old garment to repurpose (or choose from our fabric stash/ Manurewa Community Recycling Center Free bin)
• Optional: Your own sewing kit (limited supplies provided)

We’ll provide recoupable materials like thread, pins, scissors, and irons. Leave with new sewing skills, a handmade scrunchie, and a fresh perspective on sustainable fashion!