News / sewing
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Nov 23, 2018
Upcycling workshop Sunday the 6th January 12 till 3
Read more →Start a New year upcycling on Sunday 6th of January 12 till 3! Breathe new life into your wardrobe and advance your sewing skills whilst bringing colour and individuality to your preloved garments. Learning how to use a domestic or industrial sewing machines and taught by our own Junk Shop designer Charlotte. Junk has been upcycling for the past 12 years working with Oxfam and Top Shop in London and inspiring people to buy and wear upcycled pieces. Revamp your wardrobe at Our Islington Mill studio is a treasure trove of trimmings and vintage fabrics for you to dig through....
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Apr 13, 2017
Upcycling Workshop a Islington Mill
Read more →We have a new date for the upcycling workshop at our studio in Islington Mill on Saturday 6th May for 6 hours of creativity!!
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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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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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Sep 23, 2014
Back with a bag!
Read more →The wait is over and Sew Recycled is finally coming back to your local area! We are again teeming up with Recycle for Greater Manchester to give local people a chance to attend the classes for free - yes for free! Alls you have to do it reserve your place via 'free sewing class' on our website and enter which session you would like to attend in the additional comments box. We will be realising more dates throughout the week so keep your eyes pealed! We hope to see you there - you won't be disappointed! JUNK...x ...
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Oct 15, 2013
Sew we've been recycling for Greater Manchester.
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