PROJECTS // Kathleen Project: in Conversation with Vera – full episode available now
Listen to our second conversation for the The Kathleen Project. Through this project we are collecting stories about…
EXHIBITIONS // Fabric of Protest Banners
We’re delighted to be showing a collection of beautiful banners made by the Fabric of Protest project during…
INSPIRATION // Knits for warmer months
Our Learn to Knit with Michelle course starts on 4th May, where you go from a complete beginner, to being ready for your first projects. Here’s some awesome summer knitwear we’d put those new knitting skills to use with.
CAMPAIGNS // Rana Plaza 10 Years On – what has changed?
Ten years ago on 24th April 2013, a huge garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,134 people…
INSPIRATION // Spectacular Yarns
Our Learn to Knit Course with Michelle has got us all inspired by the creative possibilities of two sticks and some yarn. Here are some of the team's fave knitwear heroes.
SHOP // New simple pricing in the shop
We’ve made some changes to our Stretford shop, making it even easier to buy our preloved fabric and haberdashery
PROJECTS // The Kathleen Project: In Conversation with Joan – full episode out now
We’re delighted to share the first conversation as part of The Kathleen Project – collecting stories about Manchester’s…
INSPIRATION // Fashion + Water Pollution
It might not seem obvious at first glance, but the fashion industry is responsible for a huge amount…
INSPIRATION // Tips for your first handmade garment
If you feel familiar with a sewing machine, can sew straight and curved lines, know the basic sewing…
INSPIRATION // Trashion Documentary Shares the Shocking Reality of where our Old Clothes End Up
If you’ve not watched it already, the Trashion documentary by Changing Markets is a must-see. It’s accompanied by…