HQ // What’s On – March
Well, well, well – March already! Here’s what we have on this month: Sat 2nd – Zero to Hero Course Thurs 7th – Upcycling Drop-in Workshop Tues 12th – Learn to Sew Course Sat 16th – Chorlton Repair Cafe Sat … Continue reading
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HQ // What’s on – February
Sharpen your sewing skills this month with one of our courses, fix your broken stuff at our Repair Cafe, or help us out on our monthly Volunteer Work Day. There’s more on the website too… View available courses for February … Continue reading
FUNDRAISER // The Big Sleepout
Stitched Up spend a night on the streets to raise money for the Booth Centre On Friday 9th November the Stitched Up team is taking part in the Manchester Sleepout to help raise vital funds for the Booth Centre. The … Continue reading
PROJECTS // How to Set up Your Own Repair Café
This summer we ran a project as part of our commitment to growing the Repair Café movement in Greater Manchester. On the 9th June we held the Repair Cafe Roadshow – two workshops held in different venues in Manchester on the … Continue reading
INSPIRATION // International Day of Co-operatives
A film to celebrate co-ops. "Not through competition but co-operation of each, the people's strength." Watch. Enjoy. Share. #coopdifference pic.twitter.com/UvLzDhwWGN — Co-operatives UK (@CooperativesUK) June 26, 2018 Today is International Day of Co-operatives, and also the last day of Co-operatives … Continue reading
HQ // What’s on – July
What’s on in July at Stitched Up HQ It’s July! Here’s an at-a-glance look at our calendar of events 4th – Learn to Sew Course 7th – Clothes Swap 10th – Garment Making Course 14th Make your own Espadrilles … Continue reading
INSPIRATION // 5 Reasons Swapping Is Better Than Shopping
Most of us love switching up our wardrobe every now and then. Let’s not deny it – getting new threads is a thrill. But don’t assume the high street is the best option for freshening up your look. Consider … Continue reading
CAMPAIGNS // Six Items Challenge: Week 5 Bites
Week Five Bites The chosen six As you may know, here at Stitched Up Towers, we are currently in the midst of the sponsored Six Items Challenge, raising money for Labour Behind the Label. We have each chosen 6 … Continue reading
INSPIRATION // Why women bear the brunt of fast fashion
We’re just gonna say it out loud. Fast fashion – the stack ’em high, sell ’em cheap business model – disproportionately affects women. This International Women’s Day, we’re taking a look at the issues and how we can join … Continue reading
WORKSHOPS // Upcycled Mittens from Old Jumpers
Last month at the Booth Centre weekly sewing group, we worked on turning old jumpers into some functional and cosy knitwear items for winter. Nothing like a bit of seasonally-appropriate upcycling! We were delighted to partner with Emmaus Mossley on … Continue reading