Slow Fashion Kids #4: Sew Your First Project

Imagine the pride on your child's face when they finish a project they've made themselves!

This fun and creative workshop introduces young makers to the rewarding world of slow fashion, where clothing is valued, creativity is celebrated, and learning practical skills helps shape a more sustainable future.

Using a sewing machine, children will create their very first small project, a scrunchie, while developing the essential techniques that form the foundation of garment making. Along the way, they'll learn to:

• Pin a pattern onto fabric
• Cut fabric accurately from a pattern
• Sew strong, neat seams
• Insert elastic

These valuable skills can be applied to future projects such as shorts, skirts and elastic-waisted pants, giving children the confidence to continue making and creating at home and or at further ReDress Hub workshops.

At The ReDress Hub, we believe every child can be part of the movement towards a more sustainable fashion future. When children make something with their own hands, they begin to understand the care, skill and resources that go into every garment. They become more thoughtful about the clothes they own, are more likely to cherish what they make, and gain the confidence to repair, remake and create rather than simply replace.

This workshop is about much more than learning to sew—it's about encouraging creativity, building confidence, solving problems, and inspiring the next generation of makers to think differently about fashion.

Whether your child dreams of designing clothes, loves hands-on creative activities, or simply enjoys making things, they'll leave with new skills, a finished project and plenty of inspiration for what they can create next.

Note: If a scrunchie is not something your child would wear as a hair piece, these make fabulous gifts and can have other uses such as armbands, to decorate a toy, or keep a pile of items together.

This workshop is Part 4 of our . Each workshop can be enjoyed independently or as part of the complete six-part series, where children progressively learn to sew, repair, remake and personalise clothing while developing practical skills that will last a lifetime.

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Suitable for children aged 8–12 years who are already able to use a sewing machine independently and have basic hand-sewing skills.

If your child hasn't used a sewing machine before, we recommend booking our workshop first so they have the confidence to enjoy this session.

Children under 8 are also welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

If your child has additional needs or usually has Learning Assistance at school, please talk to us about how we can best cater for them. We may need to have an accompanying adult to provide support.

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Everything is supplied for this workshop

We will have a short break at half-time - please supply snacks for children attending to avoid any allergy issues, we will supply water.

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This workshop is part of a workshop series for kids. These workshops are designed to be done as individual workshops OR as part of a series where skills are built on as children progress each week.

If you only wish to do this as a single workshop, please select a ticket here.

If you would like to do the series, please go to the "Slow Fashion Sewing Series for Kids" workshop event to book a series ticket.

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Companion ticket

If you require a carer or support while attending your workshop, we have a special Companion Ticket for those with a Companion card. Please enter the code ReDressCompanion (all one word) to reveal this special ticket when booking your tickets.

ReGift Program

Through a Community Grant with the City of Launceston, we are pleased to offer subsidised spaces to this workshop for people on full-time pensions, unemployment benefits, who hold a health care card or similar.

Interested? Please contact us directly (see below) and we'll explain how you can benefit from this program.

Group bookings:

The workshops at The ReDress Hub are perfect for group bookings - sharing these experiences with a group of friends, family or colleagues can not only create memorable occasions but are also perfect for sharing laughs, ideas and resources between you.

If you bring a group of 5+ people we'll not only offer you a group discount, but organise some special treats for you all to enjoy. Please contact us directly for more details.

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We're excited to be able to run our workshop face-to-face in beautifully designed new workshop space at The ReDress Hub

The ReDress Hub is located at:

Shop 6&7, Quadrant Plaza, 94 York St, Launceston, Tasmania.

You can find us just behind Toyworld in Dell Lane :)

Super handy access to parking in the Care CarPark next door, with great cafes close by to fuel you up for all your workshop needs.

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If you have been or could have been exposed to COVID19 through travel or a close contact, please consider your attendance and or wearing a mask at the event.

If you have any symptoms and don't feel well please don't attend your workshop and get in touch with us for more details.

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For further information about The ReDress Hub please check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ReDressHub

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, our best contact is [email protected] or reach out via our social media.

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We hope to see you at The ReDress Hub soon!

Karina has been a primary school teacher for over 35 years. She is experienced in working with children of all ages and stages, and is passionate about supporting every child to learn new skills and experience success.

Karina has hosted a wide variety of out-of-school hours programs for children, to help them have additional places where they make connections with others, learn together and explore their creativity.

Karina has been sewing since childhood thanks to a patient grandmother. She is a dedicated to sustainable enterprises and keen to teach children about leaving a light footprint on our precious planet.