Stitches in Time: The Story of the Clothes We Wear

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Stitches in Time, is proud to launch its exciting new Women’s Food Enterprise project working with local residents from the Bangladeshi community in Tower Hamlets, London. Jonathan's Embroidery Digitizing Story I bought my 1st embroidery machine in late 1997 and started a home business in... Let the company know youfound their phone number onNiceLocal—businesses work best when they know youcanaffecttheirrating

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We are very grateful to our Costume Workshop Council for their advocacy and involvement with the Stitch In Time fundraising campaign: FabricWorks is the training, production and social enterprise arm of Stitches in Time. We match the need for a London based, ethical textile manufacturing unit with the need for supportive routes into training and employment for long-term unemployed women. This epic 5m visual frenzy is the result of our summer protest project with some amazing and opinionated local young people. A project that came in response to requests from 'older graduates' of the Playscheme, the Youth Social Action Project is a chance for local 11-16 year olds to discuss issues relative to them and creatively respond to them. The group put together their own Social Action Arts Festival put on for the local community - The Tired of Festival. Building on the success of our English for Sewing class running for 15 years, this expanded programme provide a holistic mix of creative English learning classes across Tower Hamlets in multiple venues each week, to over 150 migrant, marginalised women. It combines social meetings with learning English, sewing, socialising, learning industry garment manufacturing, accessing personal support, gaining work & enterprise experience and progression towards employment.Whether it’s helping out in the studio or with one of our classes, or running an event, we are always interested in hearing from anyone who wants to take part. Why don’t you get organized to make you more productive and efficient at work? A stitch in time saves nine, and with the right preparation, you’ll free up more hours in your day.” Didn’t anyone tell you ‘a stitch in time saves nine?’ If you don’t know what that means, I suggest you look into it.” If you don’t need the bathroom, let’s skip this rest stop. A stitch in time saves nine, and we’ll get to the vacation spot an hour earlier without taking the break.”

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Our Playscheme for children 6-12 years old provides summer holiday activities to some of the most disadvantaged children in the UK. A stitch in time saves nine. Taking the time to plan properly always results in higher productivity and better results.”Create the best facilities for costume making, in a working environment fit for the 21st century including more space, more natural light and improved heating and cooling. Our current projects involve The Fellowship Project in Bellingham, South London, a former landmark pub and community center, we are working with local community groups and schools to create arts works, including a large tapestry wall hanging, to adorn the walls of the building when it is reopened in 2019. All commissions are created by our professionally skilled, experienced Production Team. Our services suit all needs from one-off commissions to larger production runs. Asking them to respond to the Battle of Cable Street mural and the question “what would you say NO! to on your street?” the piece uses spray paint, collage and textile pieces #noplaceforhate Doyou like tooccupy yourself with sewing, clay modeling orassembling jigsaw puzzles? Whatever youdo, you need aspecialised store tobuy everything you need. Stitches InTime isa place you might want tohave alookat. The assortment ofthe shop covers diverse things for creation, pastime and handiwork. Anyone who enjoys tocreate anything new ontheir own have the opportunity tolook here— both novices and masters.

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From English language courses to professional standard training in fabric and textiles, we have a range of classes running every week. FabricWorks is the training, production and social enterprise arm of Stitches in Time. It began formally in 2014, matching the need for a London based textile production service with the need for supportive employment opportunities for women with an interest in sewing but with little/no work experience. We assist women facing marginalisation into training and employment, by creating opportunities to learn, gain real experience and learn a trade in a supportive, empowering environment. We now operate an innovative and ethical professional manufacturing service taking commissions from artists, designers and brands who care about who makes their products. We launched our third Mini Stitches collection, a community-made childrenswear brand, designed and made by our FabricWorks social enterprise, providing employment and industry experience to 35 marginalised women. Find out more here. The textile archive - Housed in Limehouse Town Hall, our 50+ textile archive consists of the creative work of over 3000 people in Lodnon, made over the last 20 years. It is a resource for schools and the wider public, documenting various aspects of social and economic history.

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Inspired by their rich local knowledge of traditional Bengali cuisine, the project will brought together 30 talented chefs from the borough with women professionals from the food industry in a series of workshops and food events. By inviting established chefs and foodies to share skills, tips and advice, alongside inspiring personal stories, the project aims to challenge stereotypes, build confidence, and create opportunities for local women and aspiring food entrepreneurs.