Slow Stitched Fabric Vessels

Give leftover and reclaimed fabrics a new purpose by transforming them into a small hand-stitched fabric vessel.

Using slow stitching techniques, you’ll layer, piece and join fabric scraps, experimenting with colour, texture and simple hand stitches as you build your vessel. There’s no need for perfectly matched fabrics or precise stitching — the character comes from combining different materials and allowing their previous life to become part of the finished piece.

Suitable for all skill levels, this hands-on workshop combines creative reuse with practical hand-sewing skills. You’ll leave with a unique fabric vessel that can be used for storing small treasures, craft supplies or simply enjoyed as a decorative piece.

What to bring

Items from home you would like to practice your skills on.

Your own personal sewing kits, if you have them, and would like to be shown how to use them.

Embellishments (buttons, patches, fabrics etc) if you have them.

Your imagination and enthusiasm.

What to expect

Length

~3 hour workshop with guidance from Elise to do your own projects.

Start time

Event activities will start on time, but if you are running late, you may still join.

Location

Inside - Binjar Room

Type of event and expectations

Adult workshop space - Guests are expected to follow instructions of the program facilitator, be respectful at all times and assume responsibility for their own safety. This workshop is not suitable for children.

Accessibility

This is a sitting event. Fine motor skills.

Accessible parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au

Directions to EcoHub
Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub
Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.