ReShirt! Remaking old shirts new

Chop-chop! Sew-sew! And voila two new shirts and zero waste!

Using basic sewing skills, Kirsty Máté will show you how two tired shirts can become two new exciting shirts, simply by cutting them up, rearranging the pieces and sewing back together!

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for people (adults and over 13yo) with at least basic sewing skills (cutting out, measuring, pinning, tacking, sewing a seam) and who are confident using a sewing machine.

If you are a beginner and have completed one of our Slow Fashion Sewing Series, then this is perfect for you!

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What do I bring?

All you need are two (preferably cotton or cotton blend) shirts of the same size and style in different colours and or fabric patterns. We recommend men's shirts for this workshop as we have found it much easier to find, either in your own wardrobe or in charity shops (usually because many men are creatures of habit when it comes to clothes, when you're on a good thing, why change?!).

If both shirts are in good condition you'll get two new good shirts to update your wardrobe. However, this method is also good if there is perhaps a stain on one of the shirts, or the collar is worn on the other - so two worn shirts become one good shirt.

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Where do I go?

We're excited to be able to run our workshop face-to-face in our hub space.

The ReDress Hub is located at:

Shop 4, Quadrant Plaza, 94 York St, Launceston, Tasmania.

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

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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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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What if I don't feel well?

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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More information or questions...?

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 redress.circularclothing@gmail.com or reach out via our social media.

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We hope to see you at The ReDress Hub soon!

Kirsty Máté is a professional designer, educator and artist with a passion for sustainability and design as well as for clothing.

With over 30 years of experience in sustainable design, you could say she is a pioneer. Her career in design has crossed many disciplines including architecture, interior design, textiles design, exhibition design, and performance art; has taken her around the world and into a successful career in academia as well as industry. She is widely published and has exhibited her work in both design and art.

As the founder and business owner of The ReDress Hub, Kirsty is also passionate about creating more sustainable forms of clothing and fashion.

She is excited to be able to teach this workshop on how to create two new shirts creating zero waste and how these skills can advance us towards a slow and circular approach to clothing.