ReMode | Sustainable Dress | Renfrewshire

Welcome to ReMode!

ReMode inspires, engages and shares creative skills to combat textile waste and build a more sustainable future. ReMode runs hands-on creative workshops and events for young people 11-25 and volunteers of all ages in Renfrewshire. You can support ReMode by shopping upcycled pieces, Zines and Make Packs online. Sign up to our newsletter and follow @remodeyouth for updates on our programme of events for 2024-25, coming soon!

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Chords & Cords – A ReMode Radio show 29/04/25
Through the Mill launch evening 08/08/24

ReCycle or Dye 2021 28/01/22
Blog: Shared Journeys – Diverse Destinations 24/03/21

The Problem with Fast Fashion – a quick overview 07/05/21

Guest Maker: Sarah McCormack 10/12/20
Bum Bag Tutorial 08/12/20

Guest Maker : Christopher Reid 25/03/21
Guest Maker: David Black 28/02/21

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Some snaps from our Experimental Threads workshop

Some snaps from our Experimental Threads workshop last week, natural dying fibres and weaving mini textile pieces 🧶 Join us tonight from 6.30pm to 8.30pm for more experimental textile techniques.

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Our Experimental Threads workshops are under way w

Our Experimental Threads workshops are under way with textiles artist @kengkengwatt on Thursday evenings 6.30pm-8.30pm in our workspace on Storie Street, Paisley.

In this hands-on workshop, no prior experience is required! Weave new life into old clothes, explore natural dying, eco-printing and create experimental new textiles from waste materials ♻️🌿

There's still space to sign up for the next 5 Thursdays, book a place on the website for them all or try out a session here and there. Places are free for 11-25 year olds as part of our Through the Mill project. Over 25 and want to join in? Why not contact us about coming down as a volunteer participant via hello@remodeyouth.org

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Join us at ReMode Youth on Wednesdays for informal

Join us at ReMode Youth on Wednesdays for informal make and mend sessions from 4pm - 6pm in the Witherspoon building. Bring along a garment to fix, a button to sew back on, a seam to stitch, a hole to patch, a stain to cover, or any textiles project you have in progress to work on alongside others!

Our new workspace is compact but very well equipped. Come to use our machines, we have thread for days, zips galore, vintage lace, and donated fabric to fix your things or refashion into new creations.

No experience is needed, our Make and Mend sessions are a great opportunity to try your hand at sewing for the first time. We will be on hand to assist with basic sewing skills and mending techniques.

Book online now to join in! These workshops are free for 11-25 year olds as part of our Through the Mill project. Over 25 and want to join in? Book a place as a volunteer and come to share your skills, or simply help tidy up!

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Our Experimental Threads workshops start this even

Our Experimental Threads workshops start this evening at 6.30pm! If you've booked in, we're looking forward to welcoming you and getting started with some fun natural dying 🌸♻️ Find us in the new workspace, Room 3.08 on the third floor in the Witherspoon building, 10 Storie Street, Paisley, PA1 2AR

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Join us for a Boro & Sashiko stitching Make & Mend

Join us for a Boro & Sashiko stitching Make & Mend special on Wednesday 18th September, 4pm-6pm. Learn how to use embroidery thread to mindfully mend and patch garments with these visible mending techniques originated in Japan. Bring your damaged denims or pieces to patch, or use our donated stock to practice these stitch techniques. All threads, embroidery hoops and guidance are provided.

This workshop is suitable for a beginner with no experience, and will teach basic Boro & Sashiko techniques. A relaxed and informal session, we have space for x8 free participants each week between the ages of 11-25 years old. Over 25 and looking to get involved? Join in as a volunteer to share your skills (even if it’s just tidying up!) sew along and make use of the workspace facilities by booking a volunteer place.

Book online via link in bio 🔗

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Design your own motif and experiment with block an

Design your own motif and experiment with block and stencil printing during our Make & Mend printed patches special, Wednesday 11th September, 4pm – 6pm

A great opportunity to try your hand at textile printing techniques, making patches reusing off-cuts and waste textiles to make and take away a printed patch for an existing garment. All printing bits and bobs, sewing machines and guidance will be provided.

This workshop is suitable for beginners with no experience and will teach basic printing skills. A relaxed and informal session, we have space for x8 free participants each week between the ages of 11-25 years old. Over 25 and looking to get involved? Join in as a volunteer to share your skills (even if it’s just tidying up!) sew along and make use of the workspace facilities by booking a volunteer place.

If you have a mending project in progress you are always welcome to bring it along to use the facilities and sew along with us, just book a place.

Book now via link in bio 🔗

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Join us to Make & Mend with a scrunchie and patch

Join us to Make & Mend with a scrunchie and patch pockets special on Wednesday 4th September, 4pm – 6pm

A fun opportunity to try your hand at basic sewing and making skills reusing offcuts and waste textiles to make and take away a scrunchie or add a pocket to an existing garment. Bring your own garments to upcycle by adding useful patch pockets, give old textiles you’ve loved a new lease of life as a fun hair accessories or simply use our great selection of donated deadstock fabric and lace. All bits and bobs, sewing machines and guidance will be provided.

This workshop is suitable for a beginner with no experience, and will teach basic sewing skills. A relaxed and informal session, we have space for x8 free participants each week between the ages of 11-25 years old. Over 25 and looking to get involved? Join in as a volunteer to share your skills (even if it’s just tidying up!) sew along and make use of the workspace facilities by booking a volunteer place.

If you have a mending project in progress you are always welcome to bring it along to use the facilities and sew along with us, just book a place.

Book online via link in bio 🔗

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Make & Mend sessions are back! Starting Wednesday

Make & Mend sessions are back! Starting Wednesday 28th August 2024, 4pm – 6pm, join in at the ReMode workspace at the @uniwestscotland Paisley campus Witherspoon building at 10 Storie Street ✂️🪡🧶🧵♻️

Have a hole that needs mended? Something to patch? Buttons to replace? A stain to embroider over? A sewing project to finish? Or simply want to learn basic hand sewing and machine sewing skills? Our Wednesday sessions 4pm – 6pm are ideal for you. At the ReMode workspace you will find all the assistance, fixings, fastenings, fabrics, patches, threads and machines needed to fix your garments, learn and practice your sewing skills.

If you are a beginner with no experience, our textiles facilitator and youth support worker Liberty can assist you to learn basic sewing and mending skills for your garment. A relaxed and informal session we have space for x8 free participants aged 11-25 each week. Over 25 and looking to get involved? Join in as a volunteer to share your skills (even if it’s just tidying up!) sew along and make use of the workspace facilities. Book online now to join as a participant or volunteer 🔗 link in bio

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