As we realise that fast fashion is clogging our planet with enough clothes for six generations, what can we do to change our own relationship with clothes?

On Saturday 3rd of May 2025 we’re weaving several threads together to help you change your purchasing patterns where you can swap, repair and create new textiles. Crochet, knitting and upcycling clothes is fun, creative, useful, and probably easier than you think. A small crochet’d square can be the patch that fixes the elbow of that gorgeous, favourite jersey. Upcycling gives creativity a chance to shine.

Clothing Swap

Thanks to Carlow County Council, we will be hosting a clothing swap. Clothing swaps are a great opportunity to have a bit of fun and try out new styles and fashions, whilst keeping clothing in circulation for longer. Simply bring along 1-5 ready to wear items of (the type of thing you might gift to a friend, not broken, unwashed or torn, and no underwear or swimwear please), and swap for up to 5 new items.

Textiles Repair Café

Why not join our friendly textiles repair team for our first Pop Up Textile Repair Café! They’ll be there to help you with a variety of simple repairs to keep your favourite clothing and textiles in use for longer.

On the day, they can help you with:

• Patching holes in clothing and textiles
• Taking up hems on skirts, tops, or trouser legs
• Fixing zips (please note: we can fix but not replace zips)
• Replacing buttons

Whilst they can’t upcycle or do major alterations on the day, you are very welcome to use your timeslot to get advice. The team will happily guide you on how to complete your upcycling or alteration project at home. To find out more details and book a repair on the day, click here to join Amanda & friends: World Textile Day Tickets, Sat 3 May 2025 at 13:00 | Eventbrite

Knitting and Crochet

Ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet, volunteers will be on hand for the afternoon with hooks, needles and unused wool, happy to share tips to get you started.

Saturday, 3rd May

So why not come along, learn new skills, and give your much-loved items a second life!

Join us in An Gardin Beo, Dublin Road, Rathnapish, R93 E1HF on Saturday 3rd of May from 1 to 4pm and get creative!

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