SFW HUB: DONCASTER
DONCASTER
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DONCASTER 〰️
Introducing SFW Hub: Doncaster. Led by Alison Greer of Love and Stitches studio in Doncaster.
WHAT’S ON?
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 10.00am–1.00pm
Free community clothes swap! Bring clean, good-quality clothes you no longer wear and swap them for new-to-you finds. Every attendee gets free access to Closet Remix, our digital rewear tool. Bring along clean, good-quality clothes you no longer wear, to swap.
Free — drop-in, no booking needed, all welcome. Children must be attended with an adult.
Hosts: Fashion Fusion CIC & Closet Remix, in collaboration with Love and Stitches Studio and Sewn by Sadie.
Location: Doncaster Unitarian & Free Christian Church, 60 Hall Gate, Doncaster DN1 3PB
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Times: 2.30pm-5.15pm
Learn basic hand-sewn clothing repairs and alterations in this beginner-friendly workshop. No sewing machine needed, perfect for clothes lovers wanting their garments to last longer. Suitable for beginners. Host - Love and Stitches.
Location: Love & Stitches Studio, C-view, Church View, Doncaster DN1 1AF
Tickets: £39 - book here.
saturday 3 october
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Times: 11.00am-2.00pm
Swap clothes, learn make-do-and-mend history, and get hands-on at our repair corner. Free entry, free Closet Remix access, and take-home resources to keep your wardrobe circular. Everyone welcome!
Bring along clean, good-quality clothes to swap; garments needing simple repairs welcome at the repair corner.
Hosts: Fashion Fusion CIC & Closet Remix, in collaboration with Danum Gallery, Library and Museum.
Location: Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BZ
Booking: free — drop-in, no booking needed, all welcome.
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Times: 10am-4.00pm
Beginner-friendly workshop making a jersey baby romper (0-18 months) with guest tutor Sadie. No prior stretch fabric experience needed, leave with your finished romper and a reusable pattern. Hosted by Love and Stitches and Sadie Bee.
Bring: own jersey fabric, stretch needle if you have one, tracing paper and pencil, glasses if needed.
Skill level: beginner-friendly, no prior jersey experience needed
Location: Love & Stitches Studio, C-view, Church View, Doncaster DN1 1AF
Booking: £85, book here.
sunday 4 october
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Times: 10.00am-12.00pm
Browse and shop pre-loved fabric, patterns and haberdashery at our Fabric Destash. £10 per table to sell, free entry to browse. Bring cash and bags! Hosted by Love and Stitches.
Location: Love & Stitches Studio, C-view, Church View, Doncaster DN1 1AF
Booking: £10 per table to sell. To book, click here. Free to browse.
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Times: 1.30pm-4.15pm
Beginner-friendly follow-on from our hand sewing workshop. Learn basic clothing repairs and alterations using a sewing machine, with all materials included and machines available to borrow. Beginner friendly. Hosted by Love and Stitches.
Location: Love & Stitches Studio, C-view, Church View, Doncaster DN1 1AF
Booking: £45, to book click here.
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
Love & Stitches Studio, B1, C-view, Doncaster, DN1 1AF is step-free via a lift accessed on request (to open an alternative entrance/fire door). On-site parking is available at the paid Greyfriars C-view car park (pay & display or RingGo, location 32401).
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Love & Stitches Studio is run by Alison at her Doncaster studio (C-view, Church View, DN1 1AF), alongside guest tutor Sadie and Fashion Fusion CIC & Closet Remix. Across the festival we're hosting a fabric destash, two clothing repair and alteration workshops, a guest-tutored baby romper workshop, and community clothes swaps, all aimed at helping people extend the life of their clothes.Arts University Bournemouth.
