Welcome to the Fundraising Fashion Show at Warkworth Town Hall on August 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Join us for an afternoon of fun, featuring European-style, comfortable garments for day-to-day wear, music, ruffles, and great prizes, along with fabric swatches to choose your favourite style, all for a great cause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support bespoke sewing and make a difference in our community!
Home-Sewn Clothes Are Making A Comeback!
There's a surge of interest in understanding exactly how our clothes are made. Somewhere along the way, bespoke garments were relegated to the realm of luxury, the notion of a personal tailor conjuring visions of Savile Row and haute couture ateliers. However, in recent years, made-to-measure clothing has experienced a resurgence, driven by a greater awareness of the fashion industry's detrimental impact on the environment (textile production alone accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions) and a concerted effort on the part of buyers to shop more intentionally and sustainably.