Make your own clothes: sustainable sewing workshop
Learn to sew, upcycle old fabrics and explore sustainable fashion during Green Week.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 04 November 2025
12:00 - 14:00 - Location
- Students' Union, Glenside Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Samantha Henry Samantha2.Henry@live.uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Join this hands-on make your own clothes workshop, led by Samantha Henry, and discover the art of sewing while contributing to a more sustainable future. These sessions give students and staff the chance to create garments such as dresses, jeans or pyjamas using recycled and repurposed materials.
This two-hour workshop provides step-by-step guidance on sewing techniques, safe machine use, and fabric care, alongside insights into the environmental impact of textile production. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to finish a project from a previous course, you’ll gain practical skills, creative confidence, and a deeper understanding of sustainable fashion.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
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