Sustainable sewing workshop
A chance to make new or amend your own clothes.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 19 February 2026
12:00 - 15:00 - Location
- A block shared space, Bower Ashton Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Jane Garrihy jane.garrihy@uwe.ac.uk +441173284346
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Join this hands-on clothes workshop, led by Samantha Henry, you can make your own or amend clothes that you already own so they fit better to your body or gender.
You can discover the art of sewing while contributing to a more sustainable future. These sessions give students the chance to create garments such as dresses, jeans, or pyjamas using recycled and repurposed materials or alter your own clothes so they fit better.
This 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
No need to book just turn up.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
A block shared space
Bower Ashton Campus
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK
Accessibility
Venue Information:
Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
Step-free access: Yes
Automatic doors: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: No
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes
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