Clothes Swap Repairs and Rewears

Join Questioning Fashion’s Ali Dibley and Jo Gambale at our next clothes swap as they ask you to consider whether to ‘swap or not?’!!!

This repair and rewear activation comes on the back of their 26 February live podcast recording at the GLC, where they ask: Is there such a thing as an Unsustainable Clothes Swap?

Before the swap begins, from 10am-11am, Ali and Jo will demonstrate solutions to some of the more common issues that lead to unwanted items, including stains, holes and tricky styling requirements. Then until 1pm they’ll be on hand to share repairs advice and restyling ideas with the Clothes Swap participants.

Note: As much as we at GLC love a good clothes swap, all too often participants at public swaps bring items that are stained, discoloured or damaged, causing more waste for the organisers to deal with.

Instead of swapping all unwanted items, Ali and Jo challenge you to consider giving them a second chance, whether that’s through basic repairs, natural dyes, a redesign (shorten hem, remove frills) or simply a restyle.

If we can all coach ourselves to consume less, even if it is secondhand, we might collectively increase the value and longevity of our clothes - and force the industry to slow down production once and for all.

Who: This workshop is provided free to residents of the Inner West local government area. This service is presented by the Green Living Centre, an initiative of Inner West Council. As numbers are limited, the service is only available to residents of the Inner West Council area. Search by address at Find Your Local Council - Office of Local Government NSW website to find your local government area, if you're unsure. Proof of residential address will be required.

Accessibility: If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully please let us know. The site is accessible via paved pathways with a slight slope from street to buildings.

If you have any questions email: greenlivingcentre@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or phone 0466 428 063.