Change Clothes Workshop - City Stories at Five Lamps Arts Festival

Change Clothes: Upcycling Workshop – Hand Sewing Edition
Got a piece of clothing that needs a new lease of life? Come along to our one-hour upcycling workshop where we’ll show you how to transform old or unloved garments using simple hand sewing techniques – no machines needed!

What to Expect:
In this relaxed and creative session, you’ll learn a few basic upcycling tricks that can help you:
Patch up holes or tears
Add visible mending or creative stitches
Customise your clothes with embellishments

Whether you're new to sewing or just looking for inspiration, this is a fun and friendly way to dip your toe into sustainable fashion.

What to Bring:

• One item of clothing you'd like to repair, alter or customise
• Any old buttons, patches or scraps you might want to use (optional – we’ll also have some bits to share!)
• No sewing experience needed – we’ve got you covered.

What You’ll Get Out of It:

• A refreshed or reimagined garment to take home
• New skills you can use again and again
• Confidence in hand sewing and visible mending
• A chance to connect with others and have fun while helping the planet

Come as you are, and leave with something totally you!

Funded by Dublin City Council and Net Zero Cities,  City Stories is a new community storytelling programme that uses personal stories to bring audiences together and share practical but powerful skills, as we strive towards the goals set out in Climate Neutral Dublin 2030. For more information, please visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com.