Have you ever had to throw away those old, ripped jeans because you didn’t have a talent for sewing or didn’t have the right materials?
The faster we use fashion, the more common it is to dump rather than fix clothes.
But if you’re looking to save money or save old clothes you’re not ready to throw away yet, a local design center has started a new project that will breathe new life into your old clothes.
The Fashion and Textile Design Center (FTDC), located in the city, now offers people the opportunity to fix their favorite and favorite items.
The center, which opened in 2014, was set up to honor the city’s heritage by making T-shirts.
The monthly event usually takes place on the first Saturday of each month, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 33 Shipquay Street.
Deirdre Williams, head of business development at FTDC, said the idea of creating a remodeling bar came up before the pandemic, but after nearly two years of restrictions, the plan backfired.
Ms Williams said their first event in December was a “huge success” and she is now inviting more people to participate.
he said to her My Dairy “Our headquarters are on Shipquay Street and it is truly an exceptional facility. It gives people a chance to come and enjoy a really quiet day. People can create their favorite things that they are not ready to give up yet.
They can repair torn jeans, old bags, jackets, and more. This program is designed for both men and women and we have the opportunity and experience to make sure everyone is happy to go.
“It’s also great for the community because it allows people who want to meet and have tea to come and talk.
“We are always looking for volunteers to participate, especially any older workers who are still skilled. They are more than welcome to come and enjoy the day.
“When someone comes along and decides they want to get involved, they can, if necessary, help us and teach us what to do.
“We don’t just want to fix things for them, we want to teach them the skills they need to do it over and over again.
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One textile fashion enthusiast said sustainability is a “huge” ethic for the fashion and textile hub.
“We believe that sustainability is the key to the future,” Deirdre said. “The whole dumping culture is what it is now.
“We’re not big fans of fast fashion. That doesn’t mean people shouldn’t buy new clothes, but the message we’re trying to send is that people shouldn’t throw away old clothes or things. Because they can be fixed and worn out.”
“We want to teach people that it’s a good idea not to always buy new ones. There is so much practice going on right now that it’s wasteful and we hope to change our attitude.”
If you would like to attend a makeup café, the organizers ask people to register their interest at [email protected].
Source: Belfastlive
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