Free Repair & Upcycling Drop In Session

Overview:
Join us this May for a hands-on Repair & Upcycling Workshop designed for fashion professionals, creatives, and sustainability advocates. As part of MendIt May, this session explores practical and innovative ways to extend the life of garments, reduce textile waste, and rethink design through a circular lens. Participants will gain both technical skills and creative inspiration to integrate repair and upcycling into their practice or business.

Who It’s For:

• Fashion designers and brands
• Garment technicians and makers
• Students and educators in fashion/textiles
• Sustainability professionals
• Anyone interested in circular fashion practices

What You’ll Learn:

• Core repair techniques
• Creative upcycling methods for post-consumer garments
• How to incorporate repair/upcycling into a business model or workflow

• Guided upcycling exercise: transforming an old garment into a renewed piece
• Group discussion on challenges and opportunities in scaling repair within the fashion industry

Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Have repaired or upcycled at least one garment
• Gain practical, transferable skills
• Connect with a network of like-minded professionals

Materials:
Basic tools and materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own garments and any special fabrics or trims they’d like to use.

Why MendItMay?
MendIt May is a global initiative encouraging individuals and industries to repair rather than discard. This workshop aligns with its mission by equipping fashion professionals with the skills and mindset needed to reduce waste and design for longevity.

Dates and Times: Tuesday, 26th May 10am - 4pm

Location: Phoenix House, 2nd Floor, 1 King Street, Leicester, LE1 6RN

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the workshop for a refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.

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