SFW HUB: FROME

From Flax to Fibre

How is cloth made? Reconnect with nature by transforming flax plants into fibre for cordage and linen yarn with Simon and Ann from Flaxland UK.

Fri 20 Sep - morning workshop from 9:30am to 12:30pm OR afternoon workshop from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

At The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton Frome

Feeling Dressed with Dr Lucy Gundry

Join Dr Lucy Gundry in the archives of Frome Museum to peek inside boxes and become a dress detective! We will explore how items have been worn, mended and repaired.

Sat 21 Sep 2pm - 4pm, Frome Museum

Wed 25 Sep 2pm - 4pm, Frome Museum

Mending & Alterations with Anna

Broken zip, missing a button, hem coming down? Don’t throw it away, let Anna show you how to fix it!

Whether you are a beginner or just a bit rusty then the tips and techniques in this masterclass will enable you to go on and produce beautiful garments. Bring along a garment that needs fixing (Does not include materials).

Tue 24 Sep 4.15pm - 6.15pm, Millie Moon Frome

Popicoq will be supporting Sustainable Fashion Week with a special sale of Vintage and Pre-loved clothing, alongside original pieces created from recycled materials. We will celebrate the hub weekend of 28th/29th with complementary bubbles served in the shop!

Wednesday 25 - Saturday 28 10.30am -5.30pm

Sunday 29 10am - 4pm, Popicoq, 15 Vicarage Street

The Pod Scrapstore will be open to the public and stock an assortment of fabrics, haberdashery items etc for clothing repair and creation. We also have a selection of shop mannequins should anyone want one. Free!

Sat 28 Sep 10am - 4pm, The Pod Frome

How To Mend Your Clothes With Everyone Needs Pockets

Help make your loved clothes last longer, with our volunteers, by learning how to; darn a hole, sew on a button, fix your favourite jeans, adjust something to fit better. Come along with one or two items you would like to mend.

Sat 28 Sep 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Frome Boulder Rooms

Everyone Needs Pockets will be taking to the Westway shopping centre to mend clothes in public. Not a protest, but an 'encouragement' to share the love of mending our clothes and demonstrate the pleasure and necessity of garment repair. No skill required but please contact everyoneneedspockets@gmail.com if you would like to join us. Free!

Sat 28 Sep 11am - 2pm, The Westway Shopping Centre

Frome Wardrobe Collective Sustainable Fashion Week Clothes Swap

Frome Wardrobe Collective return with another fantastic clothes swap event in support of Sustainable Fashion Week. We have helped Frome keep thousands of clothing items and accessories in circulation.

We welcome all genders, ages and sizes to join us in indulging in slow, sustainable style. £3 cash minimum entry fee.

Sat 28 Sep 12pm - 4pm, The Old School Room

Frome's Sustainable Fashion Week Window Trail

Throughout Sustainable Fashion Week, Frome's independent and charity shops will showcase creative and inspiring exhibits promoting sustainable fashion. Can be viewed across the town.

An evening with Scott Wimsett and The Vintage Collective

Scott Wimsett a is a presenter, social media beauty and fashion director, and sustainability expert. We will be talking about the worrying rise in fast fashion, and the importance of making conscious decisions when it comes to what we wear and what we buy. We will also discuss how to wear and style vintage. Tickets are £5 and includes a glass of fizz.

Thu 26 Sep 7pm - 8.30pm, The Iron Gates, 9 King Street

An evening exploring material futures and regenerative design with Caroline Till, co-founder of FranklinTill, a design futures consultancy and co-author of ‘Radical Matter:Rethinking materials for a sustainable future. Bring along Fabric, haberdashery items and textile related books to swap.

Sat 28 Sep 6pm - 9pm, Frome Town Hall

Visible Mending with Skye of Slow Stitch Club

Slow Stitch Club teaches the art of visible mending using simple and traditional sewing techniques to repair clothing in a creative, visible and intentional way. This workshop is suitable for beginners and sewing enthusiasts alike. Bring along a denim or cotton garment to mend.

Sun 29 Sep 10am - 1pm, Millie Moon Shop, 24 Catherine Hill

RETOLD Fashion Fair

Join us for a sustainable preloved and vintage fashion fair. We are passionate about shopping secondhand and keeping quality clothes circulating within our community. Ditch the apps and come and shop preloved in person!

Entry is £2 all profits to go Fair Frome.

Sun 29 Sep 11am - 3pm, The Silk Mill

Swap your clodhing patterns at Millie Moon!

Bring along any patterns as long as complete, if been used please mark the size that has been cut on the front of the pattern. Free!

Sat 28 & Sun 29 10am - 4pm, 24 Catherine Hill

Reusing, Reinventing and Reimagining and Clothing

A workshop with the emphasis on embellishment. You will learn about planning and practical application with suggestions, support and examples. Anna Fraenkel is a professional soft furnishing maker for the last 25 years, she is passionate about producing and exploring ideas of reimagined, wacky and wearable clothing. Sewing skills can be from non-existent to more than competent

Please bring as much or as little of the following ;Haberdashery, clothing and inspirational pictures /magazines. (for your own use or for sharing) all of which will also be provided.

Sun 29 Sep 3pm - 6.30pm Frome Town Hall

Worn Out in Frome

An exhibition of worn and mended items of dress from the collection at Frome Museum and on loan from visible mender and author Skye Pennant. Each item tells the story of a life worn out through clothes in Frome. Curated by Lucy Gundry. Free!

Sat 7 - Sun 29 September 10am - 2pm, Frome Museum