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Aug 10, 2015
AUGUST SEWING SPECIAL OFFER - NEW COURSE!
Read more →Introducing our fantastic new 6 hour Tunic / A-line dressmaking course! This August we bring you our latest dress-making course, where you will work from a basic pattern to create your own tailored dress! You will learn key skills such as how to take your own measurements, seams, patch pockets, hemming, finishing, tailoring and darts. This class also includes basic sewing techniques, threading tensioning sewing machines and more. We are also starting the course off at an amazing discount rate of £45 (instead of £120) for a limited time only! What more could you want? - To book phone...
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Jul 19, 2015
Secret Garden Festival
Read more →We are once again taking out lovely reworked/ vintage treasures to these magical fields! We will be open for trade every single day of the festival, so make sure you pop down to fund yourself something amazing. We are also giving away a secret present for everyone who asks for it when purchasing something! Weather you are looking for a wedding dress or a pink boiler suit, we are sure to have it! Here is an idea of what we will be selling..... We will be trading close to the wonderful lake. See you all there!
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Jun 12, 2015
It's Almost That Time...
Read more →Glastonbury is nearly upon us once more! We have been very busy creating and customising some amazing outfits ready for you in the fields. We have some fab stock this year from 60's minis to vintage wedding dresses! We've even stocked up on our waterproofs, just incase Pilton throws some bad weather our way. Here is where we will be in the fields, come down to visit us and find a fabulous outfit. We will be giving away a magical piece of jewellery with every purchase! Lets hope the weather is on out side (everybody do a sun dance) x...
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May 17, 2015
Manchester Awards 2015
Read more →We have been nominated to win the Manchester Awards 2015 in the 'Best Shopping Boutique' category. Please nominate us and help us spread the word on recycling/upcycling. Love x Here's the link, it will only take a couple of minutes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/22TQKZQ
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May 06, 2015
☀LAUNCHING OUR NEW JEWELLERY☀
Read more →We have launched our two new jewellery collections just in time for Spring/Summer. The two collections are inspired by festivals and the outdoors. Available in both our stores and online. Festival fashion has proved itself to be a striking trend in fashion and all things design in the recent months. Take a look at our inspired festival jewellery where our approach was to give you something that's unique to make you stand out in the fields! We love the vibrant colours that come with the collection. £16 £16 £14...
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Apr 30, 2015
NEW Sustainable Fashion: Recycling & Customisation Course
Read more →Due to popular demand, the Sustainable Fashion course is back in the School of Junk! This creative course will breath new life into your wardrobe. Bring colours and individuality to your plain unworn garments - Upcycle new pieces from preloved fabrics and garments. A highly creative course where you can make and take home the garments of your dreams - working on brand new Elna Sewing Machines taught by our Junk Shop designer Charlotte Keyworth. Learn how to revamp your wardrobe by up-cycling, customisation, creative tailoring and alterations. Alter a dress to your body shape, make bows and pockets through...
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Apr 22, 2015
Happy Earth Day!
Read more →As a company and individuals we are very passionate about trying to save the planet and educate people on the importance of this. 1.4m tonnes of textile waste is sent to landfill every year instead of being re-used. Here at Junk we never throw anything away and we try to show people how to creatively Upcycle their clothes, through our sewing lessons and shops. We turn old saris, curtains, bed sheets etc into handmade, one off pieces that hopefully inspire people to have a go themselves. We run our sewing classes very regularly and include a wide range of lessons...
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Mar 09, 2015
Free 'Heritage Easter Bonnet' Open Day for all
Read more →- Easter Bonnets at Junk - SATURDAY 4TH APRIL Junk shop will be opening their doors for the big finale of the Sew Recycled classes in 2015. Spring will be in the air with Easter Bonnets and Sewing Classes from 12 till 5pm (Children over 5 are welcome with their parents 12-1pm). Bring along an old hat that the Junk team can teach and inspire you to transform. We will be customising and imbellishing your tired hats with recycled fabrics and broken jewellery whilst hopefully showing you how fun sewing can be. A finished Easter Bonnet can show the people...
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Feb 21, 2015
An ode to the lost vintage pieces.
Read more →Whereas some of my friends would say my impulsive shopping is somewhat of a worry, I would argue that the loss of far too many beautiful vintage pieces is the reason. I can’t count on two hands and two feet how many times I've fallen in love with a vintage piece and thought I’ll come back to it only to never see it again. Let me set the scene of my most recent loss that my wardrobe is mourning… It’s a balmy September day; I've been listening to Aladdin Sane all afternoon and have convinced myself that I need to...
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Jan 08, 2015
New Free Sewing Dates announced today !
Read more →Make a free Sew Recycled Shopping Bag for life at the following events.... Book Online or email info@junkshopuk.com thanks xx 29.1.15 UCAN Centre Bolton 6-9pm BL1 3BU 3.2.15 Ashton Town Hall 6-9pm OL6 6DL 9.2.15 Partington Library 3:45-6:45 M31 4FY 17.2.15 Swinton The Valley 6-9pm M27 5UX 24.2.15 Oldham Gallery 12pm-3pm OL1 1AL 26.2.15 Rochdale One Riverside 2-5pm OL16 1XU 3.3.15 Halliwell UCAN Centre Bolton 6-9pm Hatfield Road BL1 3BU 10.3.15 Broadoak Smallshaw Community Centre 6-9pm Broadoak ROad Ashton OL6 8RS 12.3.15 Chesham Fold Community Centre chesham fold road Bury BL9 6LZ 6-9pm 17.3.15 Levenshulme Inspire Centre M19 3AR 6-9pm...