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SUMMARY:Craft of Use - Photoshoot
DESCRIPTION:Every item of clothing has a story to tell. We are documenting local stories and portraits of garments and wearers for this year’s Fashion Revolution Week event Interwoven.  \nMaybe your grandmother made it for you and it reminds you of her\, or you’ve just had it so long you can’t get rid of it. Maybe you’ve mended it so many times it’s no longer the same fabric it started as\, or it was something you bought with your first paycheck and it means the world to you. \nWhether it tells a story of your past or reminds you who you can be in the future. The Craft of Use displays how our wearing and caring of our clothing reveals our identity. \nThis project won’t be possible without YOU – so please wear your favourite/most cherished outfit to Lancaster Market Square on Friday 15th March between 12pm and 2pm. Have your photo taken by local artist/photographer Ginny Koppenhol and share your connection to the outfit in a quick interview (written or recorded).  \nThere will be a second photoshoot during the opening night of Interwoven on 2 May.  \nWhether we care about designer brands\, the newest trends or vintage scores\, finding fulfilment in extending the life of our clothes needs to be front and centre to our approach to sustainability. Honouring individual style and identity through clothing – from plain white tees and classic jeans to handmade\, patched and mismatched – is important. But we need to consider the socio-environmental impact of the life cycle of the garments from production\, purchase\, and care\, to eventual discard. \nTo celebrate our individuality and clothing that tells stories\, Sewing Cafe Lancaster is creating a photographic archive called ‘The Craft of Use’. We are working with local artist Ginny Koppenhol for this project to capture portraits of beloved clothing. \nThe Craft of Use Portrait Project is inspired by Kate Fletcher’s work\, which has been published in a book by the same name. We will welcome Kate to Lancaster this May as a keynote speaker for the Fashion Revolution Week event where the portraits taken by Ginny will be on display. \nIf you are unable to attend either event but want to submit your photo and story for the project\, please use This Link. \nHere are some beautiful examples\, for the full stories you’ll have to join us 2-4 May in the Storey Gallery\, and we will also be hosting the archive on our website after the event.  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n“The jumper is threadbare in places and has been mended both visibly and invisibly in many places. Always handwashed. I think this gives it a feeling of being cared for\, as an old\, loved companion should be.” – Enda on her favourite outfit \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n“The brand was Avoca\, an Irish manufacturer. The garment was in a dire state – quite the dirtiest item I’ve ever seen in a charity shop\, although the coat must have been owned by a very keen smoker\, as the arms were nicotine yellow and there were even fag ends in the pocket.” – Katrina on her favourite jacket \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n“It’s been carefully mended many times but now bigger holes have appeared so it’s time to move on to some bolder and more visible techniques and possibly adding on freshly knitted cuffs. It’s definitely got many more years of wearing ahead. Who’s turn next?” – Tom on his favourite jumper \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n“I love the colours of this blouse\, it cheers me up every time I wear it! I got it for my mum donkey years ago\, it’s from a fast fashion brand\, and over a decade later I’m still wearing it\, I haven’t had to mend it even once! I wash it by hand though\, because I want it to outlive me.” – Victoria on her favourite blouse \n  \n 
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/photoshoot/
LOCATION:Lancaster Market Square\, Market Square\, Lancaster\, LA1 1AL
CATEGORIES:Fashion Revolution Week,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:On the last Tuesday of each month\, the un-named book club meets from 7:30 pm at the Gregson to discuss social and environmental issues that concern us all. Using a book\, podcast or any other visual content as a starting point we gather together to learn from each other and draw ways forward in a friendly environment. Come and join us. \nEach month we’ll read a book together or listen to podcasts. If you’d like to learn more\, please send us an email so we can update you on the next book! sewingcafelancaster@gmail.com
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/book-club/
LOCATION:Gregson Lancaster\, 3 - 35 Moor Gate\, Lancaster\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA1 3PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Learn
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SUMMARY:Palestinian Embroidery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon learning about the Palestinian art of Tatreez. \nJoin Palestinian Solidarity Campaign Lancaster and Sewing Cafe Lancaster in the Music Room at The Storey for a hands-on experience in traditional Palestinian embroidery. Learn about the history and significance of this art form while creating your own masterpiece. \nOur skilled instructors will guide you through the intricate patterns and techniques passed down through generations. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in embroidery\, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in Palestinian culture and crafts. \nPatterns and materials will be provided. Mint tea and treats will also be provided. Tickets are free\, but required to secure your place. Get Tickets Here \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with a rich heritage and create something beautiful. \nThis event is organised by Sewing Cafe Lancaster in conjunction with the Fashion Revolution Week events taking place May 2-4 in the Storey Gallery. \nIf you are an experienced embroiderer and would like to assist in hosting the workshop – please drop us an email: sewingcafelancaster@gmail.com. We are holding a meeting March 8th to plan.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/embroideryworkshop/
LOCATION:The Music Room at The Storey\, 27 Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA11TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fashion Revolution Week,Learn,Special Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Interwoven - Fashion Revolution Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 3 days of activities\, workshops\, speakers\, and exhibits to explore how the wear and care of our clothes is entangled with the socio-environmental crisis. Let’s nourish healthy relationships with the clothes in our closet and the environments beyond. All events are donation based/free\, if you require concessions for the donation based events\, please get in touch via email. \nxxx +++ xxx +++ xxx +++ xxx \nOpening Night\n \nThursday 2 May 5:30 – 8:30 pm\nTickets\nBooking is essential. The tickets are available for a donation\, if you require concessions please contact us and we will be more than happy to put you on the attendance list for free.  \nKeynote speakers Kate Fletcher and Mathilda Tham of Earthlogic. \nEarth Logic is an uncompromisingly holistic approach to change. This means refusing to separate environmental\, social and economic dimensions of sustainability. It also means addressing real challenges\, like providing livelihoods in a world of less production and consumption. \nVocal Factory\nMarvel in the sounds of a factory created with voices and a presentation by the initiator of the soundscape\, artist Catriona Stamp. \nCraft of Use Gallery & Photoshoot\nWear your most cherished\, mended or story-worthy outfit and have your portrait taken by local photographer and artist Ginny Koppenhol for the gallery that will be hosted during the event and online. This project is based on Kate Raworth’s book and work\, we’ll be gathering local stories of clothes and wearers. If you are unable to attend but want to submit a story\, please follow this link: Submit your story. \nClothing Swap for a Story & Mending Surgery\nYou’ve heard “I got it for a song” how about “I got it for a story”. At our annual clothing swap\, trade your unused-but-well-cared-for garments for a story. The price – 1 story per garment is required\, we will compile them with the stories collected last year. We’ll also have materials on hand and volunteers to provide guidance on how to restyle\, alter or mend items you take home. *Please note this year we will only accept clothing on Thursday and Friday\, Saturday will be take away only. \nCatering and drinks by two of our regional favourites Brew and Fell Brewery \nxxx +++ xxx +++ xxx +++ xxx \nFriday 3 May\n \nWe have a wonderful lineup taking shape for Friday afternoon/evening including workshops around spinning and visible mending\, a talk about Degrowth and our Clothing Swap for a Story & Mending Surgery will be taking place. We will also begin the dye pot for our Saturday event. \n \nClothing Swap for a Story & Mending Surgery\nFriday 3 May 3:30 – 7:30 pm\n\nYou’ve heard “I got it for a song” how about “I got it for a story”. At our annual clothing swap\, trade your unused-but-well-cared-for garments for a story. The price – 1 story per garment is required\, we will compile them with the stories collected last year. We’ll also have materials on hand and volunteers to provide guidance on how to restyle\, alter or mend items you take home. *Please note this year we will only accept clothing on Thursday and Friday\, Saturday will be take away only. \nTickets: No need to book\, just turn up on the day.  \n \nMending Circle\nFriday 3 May 4:00 – 5:30pm\nBring your mending and join us for a discussion about Sewing Cafe Lancaster’s activities and ways to get involved in a variety of projects and regularly running sessions in Lancaster. \nIf you need assistance mending something\, this is also the perfect time to bring your garment and ask for pointers or use an array of materials and tools for some hand mending. \nTickets: No need to book\, just turn up on the day.  \n \nHow to: Start a Natural Dye Pot\nFriday 3 May 6:00 pm\nDrop in to learn about making a natural dye pot using food waste or local plants. We’ll be starting a dye pot that will be used at the Saturday event: Sow\, Eat\, Wear\, Share\, Dye\, Rot\, Renew – but you don’t need to attend both events to participate. If you’ve ever wondered about natural dyeing\, this is a great taster to learn how to get started. Using simple kitchen scraps or locally foraged plants you can create some magic with very little energy use. Sewing Cafe Lancaster’s own Enda O’Regan and Katrina Barnish will provide the primer on setting up your own natural dye pot at home. \nTickets: No need to book\, just turn up on the day.  \n \nSustainability & The Fashion Industry: An international view\nFriday 3 May 7:00 – 8:30 pm\nJoin us to explore Sustainability and the fashion industry: an international view\, hosted by Dr. Emma Cardwell of Lancaster University. \nTickets: No need to book\, just turn up on the day.  \nxxx +++ xxx +++ xxx +++ xxx \nSaturday 4 May\n \nAlongside the Clothing Swap – with clothes available to take away only\, and the Gallery being open to the public – we will be running some events and workshops. \nSow\, Eat\, Wear\, Share\, Dye\, Rot\, Renew\nSaturday 4 May 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nTickets\nBooking is essential due to the nature of the activities. The tickets are available for a donation\, if you require concessions please contact us and we will be more than happy to put you on the attendance list for free.  \nOrganised in collaboration with FoodFutures: Closing Loops we will be hosting a daytime event and lunch. Learn about how processes of growing and foraging plants are interwoven with caring for our clothes and our environment.  \nJoin us for a day exploring the opportunities that local and seasonal eating brings – more than just a meal\, we’re using plants to transform textiles that need a glow up. From foraging to growing our own\, plants can be used for medicinal purposes\, a tasty meal and we can even use our food waste to alter the colour of fabric before we put them in the compost. \nNatural Dyes\nSewing Cafe Lancaster Natural Dye Group’s own Enda O’Regan and Katrina Barnish will share their adventures in natural dyeing using locally grown and foraged plants and seasonal food waste to update and transform clothing in order to give our wardrobes longer life. Learn how to make a solar dye pot (stop in Friday night to see it all begin) and get some tips for doing food waste dyes at home.  \nWeeds for your needs\nA workshop exploring the medicinal and culinary uses of common “weeds” that you find growing underfoot\, in pavement cracks and untended corners. Learn about the properties of these plants and how to prepare nourishing food and medicine from them. The workshop will use some of the plants highlighted in the dye workshop with a focus on nettle and dandelion. This session will be run by Julia Russell\, a plant forager and a member of the Association of Master Herbalists (www.juliarussellherbalist.co.uk)\n\n\nLunch inspired by the seasons and food that can be harnessed for natural dyeing\nLunch will be prepared by a community chef from the FoodFutures network. The food served will use the plants and produce discussed in the morning workshops as well as drawing inspiration from the spring season.\nRot & renew\nWe hardly think about what happens to our textiles when they are donated to charity shops but somewhere around 85% of all our textiles end up in landfill\, whether in our home country or overseas. Dr. Laura Pottinger will be presenting some of her project for the Textile Biennial which explored the environmental legacies of cotton. Experimenting with various natural dye related processes\, including burying large strips of cotton different kinds of soil and compost\, the work draws on the multiple meanings of a ‘litmus test’ – a universal\, dye-based indicator of pH levels derived from lichen\, and a social indicator proving success\, impact or values. We will also hear from FoodFutures about the Community Composting happening in our area. \n \nDrop Spinning Workshop 2:30 – 4:00pm\nTickets\nBooking is essential as this workshop can only host a small number of participants. \nA taster session exploring the basics of spinning your own yarn on a drop spindle. \nBe guided though:\n– How to hold fibre and spindle\n– How twisting fibre works to create yarn\n– What makes wool such a good fibre to spin\n– Connect with others and with the history of this ancient craft.​ \nNo experience necessary and all materials provided. Additional materials and kits may be available to purchase on the day. \nRuth’s passion for Spinning has grown from a desire to make her own knitting yarn from sustainable materials to encompass the whole process of turning fleece into yarn. Spinning in the city at first sight has many limitations\, without the space or resources for spinning that living in the countryside would afford. The hints and tips Ruth has learnt from years of spinning in this way give a unique perspective to her spinning workshops. \n\nClothing Waste in Lancaster District: Discussion\n5:00 – 7:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe making of clothing waste in Lancaster district\, and the (un)successful ways to get rid of it. A workshop and discussion with Activist/researcher Victoria Frausin. Join us for a two-hour workshop to learn and discuss the current clothes waste crisis and the alternatives. ***Please bring an item of clothing separate from what you are wearing for the workshop. *** \nTickets: No need to book\, just turn up on the day. \n  \n \nClothing Swap for a Story & Mending Surgery\nFriday 4 May 10:00 am – 7:00 pm\n\n*Please note this year we will only accept clothing on Thursday and Friday\,\nSaturday will be take away only. \nYou’ve heard “I got it for a song” how about “I got it for a story”. At our annual clothing swap\, trade your unused-but-well-cared-for garments for a story. The price – 1 story per garment is required\, we will compile them with the stories collected last year. We’ll also have materials on hand and volunteers to provide guidance on how to restyle\, alter or mend items you take home. \nTickets: No need to book\, just turn up on the day. 
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/frw24/
LOCATION:The Storey Gallery\, Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA1 1TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Clothes Swap,Fashion Revolution Week,Learn,Special Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Renew - Fashion Revolution Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Storey Gallery and Music Room  \nJoin us for 3 days of activities\, workshops\, speakers\, and exhibits to explore how the wear and care of our clothes is entangled with the socio-environmental crisis. Let’s nourish healthy relationships with the clothes in our closet and the environments beyond. \nAll events are donation based/free. \nOur event coincides with Fashion Revolution week 2025.\nFashion Revolution was founded by Carrie Somers and Orlando Castro in the wake of the Rana Plaza (Bangladesh)\, disaster in 2013. \nWe have multiple events scheduled over the 3 days – please book a ticket where you see a link\, as spaces are limited. \n \nOpening Night (booking required)\nRenewOpeningNight.eventbrite.co.uk \n6 – 8.45pm | Clothes Swap (more info below) \n7pm | Open Weave\nRhythms of the loom\, poetry and voices from the past\, present and future – raising our voices for those who make our clothes. \nTalk – Janet Swan\, Composer & Environmental Artist.\nFollowed by recorded performance of Soundscape composed by Janet Swan and Scott Robinson\, Digital Composer. \nRefreshments \n \n2 – 8.45pm | Clothes Swap (more info below) \n2-3.30pm | Mending session\n– Bring your mending and join us for a discussion about Sewing Cafe Lancaster’s activities and ways to get involved in a variety of projects and regularly running sessions in Lancaster. \n3.45- 5.15 | Daniella Southin Workshop\nLeaf Stitching – Make a leaf and add to our commemorative exhibition. \n5.30 – 5.40 | Nan Sewing\, stitched film\nAmy Dickson and Sewing Café Lancaster\, 2024\,\n6 min\, video and 16mm. \n5.45 – 6.45 | Panel – My Clothing Journey\nRepresentatives from the Sewing Cafe Lancaster Community. \n7 – 8pm | Kate Fletcher – Talk\nFashion\, Sustainability and Other Animals: thinking and doing through clothing.\n(Booking required)\ntalkkatefletcher.eventbrite.co.uk \n8.15 – 8.45pm | Alternative Runway\nUpcyclers and second hand fashion. \n \n11am to 1pm | Clothes Swap (more info below)\n*Please note\, this year we will only accept clothing on Thursday and Friday. Saturday will be take away only.\n \n11 – 11.30pm | Talk – Laura Stanbridge\n(Manager of St John’s Hospice Retail)\n-The Roll of Charity Shops in the Supply Chain. \n11.30 – 12.30 | Dr Beccy Whittle – Talk\non RefuseLab Clothing Library Research Findings. \n1 – 2pm | Deborah Barker – South East England Fibershed\nTalk – Fashion and Farming.\n(Booking required)\nTalkDeborahBarker.eventbrite.co.uk \n2pm – 4pm | Workshop with LUSU Green.\nJoin us for Patch Up for Change\, a creative and empowering event where you can design and make your own patches to express your activism and support for various causes. \n4pm – close \n \nDisplayed and continuing throughout the event. \n\nCraft of Use : Loving Care\nFood Futures and Sewing Cafe Lancaster – Display of photos from ‘Bury your Pants’ trial\nCreative Waste – Rainbow of Umbrella bags by Candy Galarza\nWeaving Stories Videos\nActive Stitching throughout event\nClothes Swap for a Story & Mending Surgery\nYou’ve heard “I got it for a song” how about “I got it for a story”. At our annual clothing swap\, trade your unused-but- well-cared-for garments for a story. The price – 1 story per garment is required\, we will compile them with the stories collected last year. We’ll also have materials on hand and volunteers to provide guidance on how to restyle\, alter or mend items you take home.\n*Please note this year we will only accept clothing on Thursday and Friday\, Saturday will be take away only.\n\nGet in touch at sewingcafelancaster@gmail.com \nAccessibility | The Gallery and Music Room are located on the first floor of the Storey Building. There is a lift on the ground floor near the front desk.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/frw25/
LOCATION:The Storey Gallery\, Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA1 1TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Clothes Swap,Fashion Revolution Week,Learn,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Leaves of Dhaka
DESCRIPTION:Find us in Gregson’s Snug \nSew hand stitched fabric leaves and contribute to the ever enlarging commemorative exhibition for the thousands who died in the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/leaves-of-dhaka/
LOCATION:Gregson Lancaster\, 3 - 35 Moor Gate\, Lancaster\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA1 3PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:All About Pockets
DESCRIPTION:Pocket history\, pocket instruction and pocket sewing. Make the most of your clothes! \n 
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/all-about-pockets/
LOCATION:Global Link\, 29 Queen St\,\, Lancaster\, LA1 1RX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Clothes Up-cycling/ Embellishing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Preparation Workshop for our Alternative Runway \nWe are hosting a FREE workshop focussing on clothing up-cycling and embellishing for anyone who wants to take part in our Alternative Runway which will take place in Storey Gallery Saturday 25th April 2026. \nAll skill levels welcome. Technical support and materials/equipment available. Please book a ticket so we know you’re coming
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/clothes-up-cycling-embellishing-workshop/
LOCATION:Global Link\, 29 Queen St\,\, Lancaster\, LA1 1RX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Beer & Yarn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a convivial meetup every 1st Tuesday of the month. Bring a personal project to work on and grab a drink at the bar to support the Stonewell Tap for hosting us.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/beer-yarn-3/
LOCATION:Stonewell Tap\, 8-10 Church St\, Lancaster\, LA1 1NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sew Socials
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SUMMARY:Hand Stitched Historic Pockets
DESCRIPTION:A work day in the original top floor sewing room at Judges Lodgings. \nWe will provide all materials\, equipment and instruction to enable you to begin making your own tie-on pockets by hand. \nRefreshments provided – please bring a packed lunch if you wish. \nPlease book a FREE ticket so we know to expect you!
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/hand-stitched-historic-pockets/
LOCATION:Judges Lodgings\, Church Street\, Lancaster\, LA1 1YS
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Memorial Blanket Stitching
DESCRIPTION:A session planned by Fariha to stitch and crochet squares together\, made across the community. \n\n\n\nStolen lives\, Stolen Futures. Gaza’s children remembered.  \n\n\n\nEach square represents 10 children murdered by Israel.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/memorial-blanket-stitching/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, LA1 1TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Marsh Mending
DESCRIPTION:Drop in mending. No experience required. Bring what you need to mend\, volunteers will offer expertise\, materials and tools.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/marsh-mending/
LOCATION:Marsh Community Centre\, Willow Lane\, Lancaster\, LA1 5PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sew Socials
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T153000
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SUMMARY:LUSU Mending
DESCRIPTION:Mending at Lancaster University
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/lusu-mending/
LOCATION:Chaplaincy Centre\, Lancaster University\, Bailrigg\, Lancaster\, LA1 4YW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sew Socials
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214735
CREATED:20260219T205823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T141156Z
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SUMMARY:Upcycling & Embellishments
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for those intending or interested in making/adapting garments and outfits (modelled by yourself or someone else) for our 2nd Annual Alternative Runway to be staged on April 25th in Storey Gallery.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/upcycling-embellishments/
LOCATION:Global Link\, 29 Queen Street\, Lancaster\, LA1 1RX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T204500
DTSTAMP:20260426T214735
CREATED:20260407T123545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T125803Z
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SUMMARY:Pockets of Possibilities - Opening Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our opening event for Pockets of Possibilities\, a 3-day event hosted by Sewing Cafe Lancaster coinciding with Fashion Revolution week 2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis year we are pulling together our Pockets of Possibilities\, sharing the different threads of Sewing Café Lancaster with our wider community. We will learn more about our past\, gain new skills and inspiration\, consider a better future and how we can tread more lightly. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLet’s nurture healthy relationships with our clothes and the environment which provides them. Build a sustainable wardrobe that works for you. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n*Fashion Revolution was founded by Carrie Somers and Orsola de Castro in the wake of the Rana Plaza (Bangladesh)\, disaster in 2013.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/pockets-of-possibilities-opening-party/
LOCATION:The Storey Gallery\, Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA1 1TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fashion Revolution Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sewing Cafe Lancaster":MAILTO:sewingcafelancaster@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T201500
DTSTAMP:20260426T214735
CREATED:20260407T124609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155206Z
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SUMMARY:Clothing - What is Adequate?
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Megan Eames \n\n\n\n\n\nTime to roll up our sleeves? Navigating a sustainable wardrobe in a time of crisis. \n\n\n\nMegan is a PhD Researcher at the University of Manchester. Her research explores how inclusivity\, accessibility and justice are fundamental to a sustainable fashion future. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMegan holds an MA in Fashion Cultures and Histories from London College of Fashion\, and a BA (Hons) in International Fashion Promotion from Manchester Metropolitan University. She has several years of experience of working in the fashion industry in London and Amsterdam\, which continues to inform her research. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis talk is part of the opening night of Pockets of Possibilities. If you’ve already booked a ticket you are covered. If not\, please find one at the link below
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/clothing-what-is-adequate/
LOCATION:The Music Room at The Storey\, 27 Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA11TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fashion Revolution Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sewing Cafe Lancaster":MAILTO:sewingcafelancaster@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214735
CREATED:20260407T154359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155131Z
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SUMMARY:The Lancashire Cotton Industry
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Jenny Harper and Janet Swan. Book Free tickets below.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/the-lancashire-cotton-industry/
LOCATION:The Music Room at The Storey\, 27 Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA11TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fashion Revolution Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sewing Cafe Lancaster":MAILTO:sewingcafelancaster@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T214735
CREATED:20260407T154756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155116Z
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SUMMARY:Pockets! Power\, Politics\, Protest\, and Patents
DESCRIPTION:Kat Jungnickel dives into the history of pockets to get inspired by the many ways people have continually (re)invented everyday wearables in extraordinary ways. Booking required\, link to free tickets below.
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/pockets-power-politics-protest-and-patents/
LOCATION:The Music Room at The Storey\, 27 Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA11TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fashion Revolution Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sewing Cafe Lancaster":MAILTO:sewingcafelancaster@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T201500
DTSTAMP:20260426T214735
CREATED:20260407T155049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155155Z
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SUMMARY:Watts to Wear
DESCRIPTION:Reinventing our wardrobes to reduce carbon emissions (in buildings) a talk by Janine Morley. Booking required\, link to free tickets below
URL:https://sewingcafelancaster.com/event/watts-to-wear/
LOCATION:The Music Room at The Storey\, 27 Meeting House Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA11TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fashion Revolution Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sewing Cafe Lancaster":MAILTO:sewingcafelancaster@gmail.com
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