We’re mending, (re)making and swapping our way through Bristol’s collective wardrobe to keep clothing out of landfill, one item at a time.
Making Mends hosts sustainable sewing events in Bristol.
Our events are for everyone: from sewing cynics and beginners to absolute pros, and everyone in between.
We’re here to support our local needle-craft community to grow and thrive in a sustainable way.
Our manifesto
Five big fat C words guide everything we do:
Circularity. Comfort. Community. Confidence. Creativity.
What does this mean in practice?
Making mends is run by me, Sarah…
I believe:
we need to buy a lot less (new) stuff, and take better care of what we already have.
there should be absolutely no suffering involved in the creation of our clothes.
getting dressed should be a joy. We should be able to wear things that fit us comfortably and make us feel great.
in the magic of sewing to transform meh things into yeahh things.
making, whether together or alone, is a soothing workout for the soul and an essential antidote to society’s unhealthy obsession with consumption.
How about you? If you feel similarly and want to get involved with Making Mends, get in touch!
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