SEWING REVIVAL: LEARN THE ART OF MENDING
SATURDAY 1 MARCH
11:00AM
HAWTHORN ARTS CENTRE, 360 BURWOOD ROAD, HAWTHORN
Do you have clothes in your wardrobe that have a loose button, a tear or don’t fit properly?
Learn how to mend your garments and give them a new lease on life at our hands-on workshop.
The importance of mending items: Reviving Australia’s lost manufacturing heritage.
In the 1960s, Australia was responsible for 95% of its clothing production and provided many jobs. By 1990, most clothing was made overseas, resulting in a decline in sewing skills.
Now, we are on a mission to revive these skills before they are lost forever. Our expert will be on hand to share their skills with you – no matter what level you’re at in your mending journey.
Reducing fast fashion:
In today's fast-paced world, we often discard our worn clothes for new ones simply because it's convenient.
Instead of falling out of love with your clothes, mending is a creative and meaningful way to extend their lifespan, reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle.
What you’ll learn on the day:
Sue Maree, a sustainable fashion and stylist expert, will talk you through:
How to make sustainable clothing choices
How to work with pieces already in your wardrobe
Basic sewing skills - including button sewing, hemming clothes and making your own pin cushion
A light lunch will be provided
Tickets from $25
EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION
Hawthorn Arts Centre
360 Burwood Rd
Hawthorn
VIC 3122
Map
ACCESSIBILITY
Hawthorn Arts Centre Accessibility Information
Accessible for wheelchair users
Tactile experience available
Quiet space available on premises
Auslan interpreters available on request
ABOUT THE EVENT ORGANISER
Sue Maree, founder of Dazzle Image Consulting and recipient of the 2023 AICI Global Philanthropy Award, educates on circular fashion and sustainable choices. A global speaker and industry leader, she inspires audiences to embrace fashion’s evolving future.
EVENT CONTACT
E: hawthorn.artscentre@boroondara.vic.gov.au
P: (03) 9278 4346
EVENT INFORMATION
18+ only event