Fair Fashion Festival
Fair Fashion Collective are back with a month-long event marking sustainable fashion and textiles, Glasgow-style, from 31st August, to coincide and celebrate Second-Hand September!
About Fair Fashion Festival
Taking part are the businesses that formed the Collective – ApparelXchange, BAM Glasgow, Bawn, Merry-Go-Round, Rags to Riches, Seamster Vintage and Second Cashmere and this time they’ve teamed up with Ailsa Lyall, runner up in BBC’s The Great British Sewing Bee along with a host of other Glasgow-based sustainable businesses – Elphane Antiques, Emma Wylie, Kicks Refurb’d, LAW Design Studio, Nephtali Couture, 1 of 100 Ltd, Repair Café Glasgow, Smith and Gibb, The Swap Club Glasgow, Trakke Bags, Two Hoots Vintage, VEVAR and more!
Over 20 events are set to take place in the above businesses across the month, including various sales of pre-loved, vintage and antique items, repair cafes, invisible mending and darning workshops, pop ups, swap shops, and open evenings.
Many events are free and require booking. For more info and how to book here: www.fairfashioncollective.co.uk
Second-Hand Circular Sale at Bawn Textiles
Saturday 31st August 2024 | 10am - 6pm | Bawn Textiles, 613 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2QG
Bawn is hosting its third Second Hand Circular Sale for Autumn/Winter 2024. Everyone is welcome to come and shop for handmade and previously worn garments as well as surplus fabric from makers unused stashes. Those who wish to submit garments and fabric to the sale must do so by August 25th following instructions outlined on the Bawn website. Event is wheelchair accessible.
Personalised Embroidery Drop in with Mack and Rose
Saturday, 31 August 2024 and Sunday, 1 September 2024 | 10:30am – 5pm | Mack and Rose, The Axiom Building, 54 Washington Street, Glasgow, G3 8AZ
Join Mack and Rose for a pop-up shop/open studio and get items personalised with embroidery! Bring something special along with you for embroidery or pick something fun from the shop!
Open studio and Sale at VEVAR!
Saturday, 31 August 2024 and Sunday 1st September 2024 |10:30am – 5pm |VEVAR Studio & Mill, 141 Broad Street, Glasgow, G40 2QW
VEVAR Open Studio and Sale; Join the team at VEVAR in their studios to see the going on behind the scenes and have your chance to purchase part cones of fancy yarns, dead stock hand wovens, and unique sample pieces. Joining VEVAR will be host of other makers selling pieces from their practice and contributing to a more circular creative economy.
A Cashmere Pop Up with Second Cashmere!
Saturday 31st August - Sunday 1st September 2024 | 11am - 5pm | 674 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2QE
Join Second Cashmere for their first pop up of the cashmere season at The Cooperage Yard in collaboration with the Fair Fashion Collective! We’ll be in Glasgow’s Southside for 2 days of shopping for second hand and upcycled cashmere ahead of the winter months. If you’re looking for sustainable, beautifully quality knitwear - look no further! Event is not wheelchair accessible.
Vintage Swap Shop at BAM Glasgow
Saturday 31st August 2024 | 11am - 5pm | BAM Glasgow, 44 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN
After the success of their very first vintage swap shop in Spring, BAM are hosting an even bigger vintage swap shop! Bring up to 5 pieces of true vintage clothing and swap in store. A lovely way to switch out pieces in your own wardrobe and find gorgeous vintage looking for a new home. The clothing submitted for the swap should be seasonally appropriate and in excellent condition, laundered and ready to wear. Full info can be found on BAMs website and social media pages. Event is not wheelchair accessible.
Repair Cafe with Repair Cafe Glasgow
Saturday, 31 August 2024 | 12pm – 3pm | Clyde Community Hall, 41 Whitefield Road, Glasgow, G51 2YB
Glasgow’s very own Repair Shop will help you to fix almost anything! No need for an appointment, just pop along to our next café with your broken item and we'll help you to get it fixed. They can fix everything from clothes to electricals, and most things in-between.
Creative Repairs for Stains Workshop
Saturday 31st August 2024 | 1pm - 3pm | ApparelXchange, 65 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ
Do you have stubborn stains on favourite clothes? There are many creative ways to cover stains up and keep wearing clothes which might otherwise be discarded. This workshop is for all ages (+7 years) and will be a hands-on session for you to learn and apply those skills in tackling stains. There are 2 x hour-long sessions running from 1pm – 2pm and 2pm – 3pm with 8 places each. This event is FREE, but you still need a ticket, book your spot here: EVENTS – ApparelXchange CIC
An Introduction to Darning Workshop with Second Cashmere
Sunday 1st September 2024 | 4pm - 6pm | Bawn Textiles, 613 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2QG
Join us for our ‘Introduction to Darning’ workshop with our fantastic knitwear repair extraordinaire Emily! We’ll be at the lovely Bawn Textiles in the Southside of Glasgow to host a 2-hour session on how to get started on darning your knitwear.
Whether your cashmere needs some attention, or your favourite woollen has seen better days, this session will teach you the basics of how to repair your knitwear in a fun, creative and sociable space - with lots of tea! And to mark the occasion, use the discount code FFCSEPT24 and enjoy £5 off your workshop bookings! Valid for Fair Fashion Festival workshops only.
All fibres welcome and all equipment and materials will be provided by us, so all you need to bring is yourself and the item or items you want to mend. Event is wheelchair accessible.
LAW Design Studio: Drop in Repair night
Thursday 5th September 2024 | 5pm – 8pm | LAW Design Studio | 308 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 5RS
Do you have something sitting in your wardrobe longing to be repaired? Pop into the Studio on the 5th of September and I will do my best to fix it for you!
Elphane Antiques Pop Up at BAM Glasgow
Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th September 2024 | 11am - 5pm | BAM Glasgow, 44 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN
Join us at BAM Glasgow for a great little pop-up shop for lovers of antiques of the whimsical variety. From vintage jewellery to magical ornaments, Elphane will be bringing you odd little objects all weekend long!
Get Crafty: Baby Bunting Workshop
Saturday 7th September 2024 | 1pm - 4pm | Merry-go-round, 34 Nithsdale Rd, Glasgow, G41 2AN
Do you have a pile of your baby's well-loved clothes that are too worn out to donate or resell? Don't let those sentimental outfits go to waste! Join us for a special upcycling workshop where we'll show you how to transform your tattered tees and sleepsuits into a charming, sustainable baby bunting. Bring in the clothes your little one has outgrown but can't be passed on, and we will guide you through easy sewing techniques to turn them into fabric bunting. You'll learn valuable skills in textile repurposing and leave with a unique, handmade decoration that gives new life to your child's most beloved outfits. This eco-friendly event is perfect for new parents, grandparents, or anyone looking to reduce textile waste and get crafty. All skill levels welcome - no experience necessary. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! Event is not wheelchair accessible.
Love & Squalor at BAM Glasgow
Sunday 8th September 2024 | 11am - 5pm | BAM Glasgow, 44 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN
Love & Squalor clothing is handmade by local maker, Rebecca Coyle. Each item is made in small batches from natural materials and is built to last. Rebecca will be bringing Love & Squalor to BAM Glasgow for a pop-up event for customers to see the handmade clothing in real life, try on and purchase in store.
An Introduction to Visible Mending Workshop with Second Cashmere
Wednesday 11th September 2024 | 6pm - 8pm | Bawn Textiles, 613 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2QG
Visible mending has well and truly left its mark on the world of knitwear. With the likes of the fantastic Orsola de Castro and Collingwood-Norris, more of us (including Second Cashmere!) are choosing to make a statement with their repair work, rather than just hiding it away.
So we thought, why not run a session on how to get started with visibly mending your knitwear? Whether it’s embroidery you’re into, pops of colour or maybe even a little dog tooth, come along and join us at Bawn Textiles in the Southside of Glasgow. And to mark the occasion, use the discount code FFCSEPT24 and enjoy £5 off your workshop bookings! Valid for Fair Fashion Fest workshops only.
All fibres welcome and all equipment and materials will be provided by us! So, all you need to do is bring yourself and the item or items you want to mend. Event is wheelchair accessible.
An Evening with Trakke
Thursday 12th September 2024 | 6pm - 8pm | Trakke Workshop, 12 Eastvale Pl, Glasgow G3 8QG
Trakke is a Glasgow-based company that crafts high-quality waxed canvas bags and accessories. They're opening their doors for a special evening at their workshop! Visitors can see how Trakke weaves sustainability into every step of their production process. Guests will get an up-close look at how they transform raw materials into finished products, all right here in Glasgow.
The Trakke team will guide attendees through their facilities while sharing the company's journey - from The Barras market to an internationally acclaimed brand. There will also be a Q&A for guests to ask all of their questions regarding sustainable manufacturing. If you’re interested in sustainability, manufacturing, or just want to see how things are made, this tour is for you!
Rags to Riches’ Pre-Loved Market Scrunchie Making Workshop
Saturday 14th September 2024 | 12pm-6pm | The Glad Café, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2HG
Rags to Riches is the reuse and upcycling arm of Govanhill Baths Community Trust. They run both outreach and public creative workshops across textiles, woodwork and plastic studios to engage communities in reuse and the circular economy. This Second-Hand September they are taking over The Glad Café for an afternoon of second-hand stalls, music and creative workshops. Hear from ‘Labour Behind the Label’ who will give you a practical way to act in the ‘Say No to Shien’ campaign to fight for garment workers’ rights across the globe. Join Ailsa Lyall, runner up in this year’s Great British Sewing Bee, as she hosts a drop in scrunchie making workshop. This activity is perfect for beginner sewists and is an amazing way to utilize fabric scraps.
Kicks Refurb'd: Pop-Up Shop
Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th September 2024 | 11pm - 5pm | ApparelXchange CIC, 65 Nithsdale Street, G41 2PZ
Join us for our exciting pop-up shop in Apparel Exchange, during Second Hand September, where we proudly offer an exclusive collection of excellent quality preloved trainers. Each pair meticulously refurbished to the highest standards. Discover stylish and sustainable footwear options while supporting a great cause. Don't miss this opportunity to find your perfect pair and step into sustainability with us!
Two Hoots Takeover at BAM Glasgow
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2024 | 11am - 5pm | BAM Glasgow, 44 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN
Get a vintage makeover for your home. Two Hoots have a beautiful collection of vintage glass and ceramics to brighten up any room. Larger home decor items also available at the event.
Come to BAM Glasgow on the weekend of the 14th and 15th September and come take a look! Event is wheelchair accessible.
Charity Seconds Sale with 1 of 100
Saturday 21st September 2024 | 10am - 5pm | The Cooperage,674 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2QE
A charity seconds sale from their range. All proceeds from sales will be donated to charity!
Make an African headband with Nephtali Couture
Saturday 21st September 2024 | 1pm - 3pm | ApparelXchange, 65 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ
Join Nephtali Couture for a workshop on how to make a braided headband using African printed cotton fabric! During the session, you’ll walk through all the steps together - so all sewing abilities welcome! All materials provided!
Upcycle in Style: Second-hand Screen Printing with Merry-go-round
Saturday 21st September 2024 | 1pm - 4pm | Merry-go-round, 34 Nithsdale Rd, Glasgow, G41 2AN
Join us at Merry-go-round for a fun-filled screen-printing event! Whether you're a seasoned DIY-er or a complete beginner, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative and make your own one-of-a-kind apparel for your little one! We will have multiple colours and designs ready to go!
Choose from our selection of plain vests, sleepsuits, and t-shirts from crates, or bring your own items from home to print on. For those looking for something a little more unique, head upstairs to our shop and purchase something funkier to customise.
This is more than just a crafting event - it's a chance to support our local community. All proceeds from the day will be reinvested into our social enterprise, helping us continue our mission of supporting families in need.
So gather your creative energy, grab your favourite second-hand finds, and join us at Merry-go-round for a screen-printing extravaganza like no other! Book your slot now and let's get printing.
Swap Shop Glasgow
Saturday 22nd September2024 | 1pm - 3pm | McNeill, 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42 8PH
A not-for-profit, inclusive event with the aim of swapping behaviours, knowledge and clothes. The chance to make a bit of a difference and adjust your shopping habits, with the opportunity to meet other like-minded folk over a glass of something.
Smith and Gibb Pop Up at BAM Glasgow
Saturday 28th September 2024 | 11am - 5pm | BAM Glasgow, 44 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN
Rebecca Devine (Smith) is the founder, designer and maker of Smith & Gibb, a jewellery adventure inspired by her grandparents, Trevor Smith & Margaret Gibb. Rebecca marries family sentiment with contemporary, bold and colourful designs from her workshop based in Glasgow.
At the event you will get the chance to meet the maker and enjoy a curated selection of our favourite styles. Come along to BAM Glasgow for a chat and we will help you find you a pair of stunning, sustainable, statement earrings.
Teenager Fashion Swap - Wardrobe Switch Up
Saturday 28th September | 2pm - 5pm | ApparelXchange, 65 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ
For teenagers (strictly from 12 years +), a fashion swap event where you can bring an unlimited amount of clothing and footwear to swap for others. All swaps need to be handed in before the event. So have a wardrobe clear out in advance, this gives us time to get ready for the swap.
Tickets are required and cost £5 each. A drink is included in this. If you just find out about the swap, tickets can be bought on the door and items will be quality checked. Please only bring items to swap which are in good condition. And bring some friends, it’s even more fun together. We have a changing room too - so you can try on before you take away!
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