Fabric Swap 20th June in South East London
Join our Fabric Swap at the Sustainable Fashion Fair at The Catford House on 20th June and refresh your sewing stash sustainably. Swap unwanted fabrics, sewing patterns, and haberdashery for new creative finds, discover eco-friendly sewing inspiration, and connect with our sustainable fashion community.
Beth Morelli-Mae: reimagining kids’ fashion with preloved fabrics
It all begins with an idea.
Lucy Fennessy: raising melanoma awareness through sewing
Lucy Fennessy, a melanoma survivor from the West Midlands, launched the Sew Summer Skin Challenge to promote sun-safe, handmade clothing during May’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Through the sewing community, she raises awareness of skin cancer prevention, encouraging stylish garments that protect against harmful UV exposure.
Madeline Tanoto: mending clothes, mending ourselves
Madeline Tanoto uses mending to connect people, reduce waste, and support wellbeing through craft and community.
Lena King: the joy of sewing and connecting
Meet Lena King, UK sewing content creator and Ankara Appreciation Week co-founder, sharing her sewing journey, fabric stash tips, and joyful community building.
Vivien Moyes: celebrating Britain’s textile heritage
London maker Vivien Moyes revives Britain’s textile heritage with handmade bags and accessories crafted from vintage fabrics, celebrating iconic 60s–70s prints.
Daphne Yau: turning unloved clothes into upcycled treasures
Discover Daphne Yau of Sewing Choi, turning unloved clothes into upcycled treasures, teaching sustainable fashion, and inspiring creativity with every stitch.
Joy Holdsworth: Lost Fabric, creativity & the Boxy Jacket
Meet Joy Holdsworth, the artist turned slow fashion designer behind Lost Fabric, creating eco-friendly jackets and sewing patterns from reclaimed quilts, blankets, and other textiles.
Jessica Ormerod: healing through fabric & thread
It all begins with an idea.
Curtains to Couture: stitching together style & sustainability
Meet Curtains to Couture: a creative upcycling collective redefining fashion with sustainability, slow style, and joy in every stitch.
Birgitta Helmersson: designing without waste
Zero waste designer Birgitta Helmersson talks about Sewing with Scraps, her book on sustainable sewing and creative uses of fabric leftovers.
Fabric Swap 8th November in South East London
Swap your unused fabric for something fresh! Clear your stash, share what you don’t need, and find new materials to inspire your next project.
Vicky Grainger: a creative journey without rules
Meet Vicky Grainger from East London, a self-described dabbler — from sewing to quilting, embroidery to mosaics. Her creative work defies categories.