Swansea’s Primark to host ‘repair masterclass’ with fashion designer

The fast fashion chain on St Mary’s Square is hosting four free repair workshops on Tuesday 6 June from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Hosted by fashion designer and lecturer Lorraine Mitchell,  the masterclasses will focus on basic hand-sewing techniques, aiming to empower people with the skills to repair and rewear their clothes.

The free sessions are suitable for complete beginners and attendees will be provided with a reusable tote bag and a sewing kit to use at home.

The 10.30am basic hand sewing session will showcase simple sewing hacks to mend, alter or update your clothing. At 12.00pm, Lorraine will cover buttons and methods of attachment, so you can practice fixing and updating buttons on clothing. The 13.30pm workshop is focused on zips, giving you all the skills to repair or add zips to your favourite fashion items.

Attendees of the 15.00pm Upcycle and Relove workshop will need to bring a pre-loved pair of denim jeans, a hoodie or jumper to learn upcycling and sewing techniques to help give their clothes a longer life.

The latest events follow Primark’s successful pilot programme of repair workshops across the UK last year, educating more than 530 colleagues and customers in basic sewing and repair skills.

To book a free place on any of the workshops, visit: https://billetto.co.uk/users/primark