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Get Involved!
ZOOM
Circular Textiles Hour
An hour on zoom, every Wednesday at 6pm, to bring together the circular textiles community of the UK to meet, share and discuss the challenges and opportunities for circularity.
Email julia@upcycle-fashion.co.uk for the zoom link.
BOOK
Mendfulness Course
A combination of garment mending and mindfulness, this 6 week mendfulness course teaches beginner sewists basic hand sewing skills to repair and upcycle textile items. To book for your group, school or workplace email julia@upcycle-fashion.co.uk.
LISTEN
The global fashion and textile industry is not operating within Earth's planetary boundaries. To continue “business-as-usual” is not an option. Julia talks to people who are driving the changes we need.
COUNT
Charity Brand Count
Julia counts the brands of womenswear tops in her local charity shop every month to track the brands that have been donated. Social Science data collection in action. If you would like to get involved email Julia
VISIT
WOVEN in Kirklees is a textiles festival, celebrating the heritage and innovation of textiles across Kirklees. The next festival will take place in June 2025. Julia has been involved in WOVEN since 2019 as a workshop practitioner and project manager. More information can be found online and social media @woveninkirklees
SHOP
Julia is co-founder and co-director of Thread Republic CIC, a social enterprise textiles reuse and skills hub in the middle of Huddersfield town centre. Shop the collection of donated haberdashery and fabric items, join for a stitch social, or take part in a textiles workshop. Open 10.30am - 3.30pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.