SFW HUB: ISLE OF SHEPPEY
29 SEPTEMBER 2024
CASTLE CONNECTION’S CAFE, QUEENBOROUGH, ME11 5AY
Hosted by the Lila Rose Clothing
OUR PARTNER IN ISLE OF SHEPPEY
Our Isle of Sheppey Hub is led by Jade of Lila-Rose Upcycled Clothing, a brand which creates clothes and accessories from the discarded and unloved. Using reclaimed wool and discarded plastic, Jade’s work has evolved from a passion for mending, experimenting and combining textile techniques with upcycling to create limited edition clothes and accessories.
Jade says:
“Textiles is in my blood, and I have gained much of my skills from a group of influential women in my life, who have handed down not only their skills and knowledge to me. I spent hours with my mum knitting and admiring different types of wool and the manipulation of their texture.”
Credit: Lila Rose Clothing
SFW HUB: ISLE OF SHEPPEY // PROGRAMME
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WORKSHOP
Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko is a Japanese form of repair and translates directly as little stabs, it is typically carried out with a white cotton thread on indigo fabric. This visible mending technique has been practiced in Japan for thousands of years.
Some sewing skills would be an advantage but not essential. All materials are reclaimed, recycled, locally sourced or donated. Booking is essential.
1pm - 2pm
Castle Connections Cafe
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WORKSHOP
Knitting with T-shirt Yarn
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make ethical yarn to knit or crochet with? Join lila.rose.clothes at this t-shirt yarn workshop where you can learn how to cut up old t-shirts to make yarn that can be knitted or crocheted. T-shirt yarn can be crocheted, knitted or knotted to form a strong structure or material and is surprisingly strong and versatile and a creative use of recycling and a way of falling back in love with your old clothes and save them from landfill.
Some knitting and crochet skills would be an advantage but not essential as there will be opportunities on the day to learn basic stitches.
Be inspired to breathe new life into your old clothes and make a small difference to our planet. All materials are reclaimed, recycled, locally sourced or donated. Booking is essential.
2pm - 3pm
Castle Connections Cafe
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WORKSHOP
Swishing
Do you have an old pair of jeans, a skirt that might not fit or wearable clothing that you just do not like anymore?
Swishing is a system of swapping items of clothing, shoes or accessories with friends or acquaintances. Visitors must bring at least ONE good quality item of clothing, pair of shoes or accessories in order to be allowed to take something from the event. Booking is essential.
1pm - 3pm
Castle Connections Cafe
“I create ethical garments and accessories from reclaimed clothing and discarded plastic. My work has evolved from a passion for sustainability with combining textile techniques and up-cycling. I enjoy taking a discarded or unloved piece of clothing and either mending or transforming it into something new and unique, saving the planet one piece at a time.”
