Brand new shop now open in Chippenham!
Our shop sells preloved clothes for teens and young adults and it’s a place to inspire people to rethink fashion. We are running free mending workshops where you can get creative and personalise your own clothes.
Our mission is to help young people re-fashion and mend their clothing in order to help reduce textile waste so that the fashion industry will be more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
To become part of this very exciting project, you can donate your clothing, volunteer, shop at their shop and join their workshops.
Check it out!
13 Borough Parade, Chippenham
10.30 – 5 pm Mon to Sat
The online shop will be live soon…
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Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine
Friday 1st October 2021 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
In this workshop you will be choosing a machine, learn how to set it up, learn about stitch selection, adjusting length and width, tension, adjustments for different fabrics and troubleshooting.
This workshop will help you learn the basics of sewing.
Learn Basic Garment Alterations
Friday 8th October 2021 – 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Save money, extend the life of your wardrobe, personalize your clothes and improve the fit of ready to wear garments. This workshop teaches repairing and replacing zips, turning hems, and basic fitting – darts and side seams.
We will discuss the basics of fitting, and you can also bring your own garment for advice. Garments and materials will be provided for practicing!
Basic sewing skills needed.
Email info@refashionmytown.org for further enquiries
Shirt Upcycling
Sunday 10th October 2021 – 10:00am to 1:00pm
Bring a new lease of life to a traditional shirt! Off the shoulder, a paper bag skirt, tie front, button back…. what will your transformation be?
We will look at the construction and details of a shirt and how they can be used to create amazing new garments!
Basic sewing machine skills needed
Garments provided or bring your own .
Invisible Mending
Thursday 14th October 2021 – 10:30am to 12:30pm
Learn a range of tips and tricks to mend a variety of fabric and types of mend, to make your clothes look good as new again!
No previous skills needed
Learn How to Make Produce Bags (The Town Pantry)
Wednesday 20th October 2021 – Arrive from 9:30am for a 10:00am start.
Make a set of produce bags, ideal for fresh fruit and vegetables , for packing or washing delicates , or as an unusual gift and so much more. You won’t need any previous sewing skills and all materials will be provided.
1 ½ hr workshop.
Bleach Printing
Wednesday 20th 0ctober 2021 – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
A fun and creative way to upcycle!
We will use stencils, sprays, paint brushes and stamps to bleach print designs.
The technique is ideal for decorating cotton garments, like t-shirts, tracksuits, denim, and pure cotton shirts.
Garments provided or bring your own.
No skills necessary.
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