Make your own clothes: sustainable sewing workshop

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Start: 2025-11-04T12:00:00.0000000+00:00
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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

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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

Location

Students' Union
Glenside Campus
Blackberry Hill
Bristol
BS16 1DD
UK

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Glenside Campus Sustainability Green Week Staff Current students

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