Program

Stitch-Up Society with Sam

Fortnightly event intended as a time for you to create, learn and relax over some nibbles (BYO) and some great company.  Bring along an idea, project, or sewing query and Sam from Stitch Up Society will be there to offer some hints and tips of how to go about it and hopefully, in turn divert some textile waste from landfill.  

Come along with anything that needs mending, altering or upcycling.  There will be machines, tools and equipment for you to borrow (plus some enthusiasm), and nibbles if you need some sustenance to keep you going 😉

So even if you don’t know how to thread a needle or you’re the next Vivienne Westwood of Taranaki, come along and see what it’s all about.  

Session Options:

  • STITCH-UP – Come along with anything that needs mending, altering or upcycling.  There will be machines, tools and equipment for you to borrow
  • STITCH GYM – These sessions cover a different topic every fortnight and are aimed at those who want to gain knowledge in specific areas of sewing. They will run in alternate weeks to Stitch-up and are limited to 10 people per session so you’ll need to book a spot by emailing below.
  • MINI STITCHERS – Mini Stitchers is for kids aged 8-12 who want to learn how to sew while also learning about the effects the textile industry has on the environment. They’ll pick up handy skills through fun, bite-sized projects, and by the end of the six-week course, they’ll be sewing like a pro… or at least like a Grandma (who are basically sewing legends!). You’ll need to book in for these sessions using the link below

Dates and times for term 1 2025:

  • Stitch Up 7-9pm:
    • 13th Feb
    • 13th March
    • 27th March
    • 10th April
  • Stitch Gym 7-9pm:
    • 20th Feb – Sewing Machine 101
    • 6th March – Basic Repair Techniques
    • 20th March – How to read a pattern
  • Mini Stitchers 4:15pm-5:30pm
    • 13th Feb
    • 20th Feb
    • 6th March
    • 13th March
    • 20th March
    • 27th March

All Stitch-Up events will be held at Flourish Taranaki at St Chads Hall – 12 Omata Rd, Westown

Email stitch.up.society@gmail.com with any questions 

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