Clothing Swaps London

INTRO TO ALTERING CLOTHES

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-altering-clothes-14/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-altering-clothes-14/) ⋆⋆⋆ Learn to refashion your fashion and save it from landfill. A one-day weekend workshop learning to re-love your wardrobe. Frustrated by all those simple alterations you have to take to the dry cleaner to fix? Taking up hems? Repairing a jacket lining? No, you will soon be able to tackle those jobs yourself – even if you have never used a sewing machine. Do you have a favourite shirt with a rip in it? Do you have a skirt that doesn’t quite fit anymore? In an age that encourages us to buy less clutter, learning how to keep clothes going for longer can mean more than just a tiny spot of darning. Spend the day learning to give your clothing a new lease of life and personalising them with your individual style. Bring your outgrown but loved clothes to this beginner-friendly day workshop and re-create them into something special again. Maybe things look a bit dated and could be converted to a new style or you just want to know how to turn charity shop finds into well-fitting couture. As everyone will undoubtedly bring something different to work on, you will learn and be inspired from each other’s projects too and therefore be able to go home and refashion even more items to give them a new lease of life. Expert clothesmaker Deborah Andrews will guide this small class through the day working on your individual projects. We have easy-to-use sewing machines for everyone as well as a small selection of scrap fabrics you can use as embellishments or patches. Bring any old or new materials you want to use too. **About Deborah** Deborah graduated from Camberwell College of Arts with a BA Hons in Illustration. Over the years she has developed her own practice of drawing and illustration to combine machine embroidery with digital imagery and a bit of old-school pen and paper for good measure. Her clients include The Guardian Newspapers, The Barbican, Latitude Festival, Danny Boyle’s Shuffle Festival, Vital Arts and The Big Draw. She has been teaching drawing, fashion & clothes making, and creative textiles for over 20 years. [www.deborahandrews.co.uk](http://www.deborahandrews.co.uk/)

Between the Lines: Bring your own & swap

Bring Your Own & Swap: Books, Wine & Good Company Between the Lines is a curated book club created for thoughtful conversations, great books and even better wine. We meet in handpicked London wine bars, creating a relaxed, intimate space to connect with like-minded readers. Our first Bring Your Own & Swap sold out in just four days, and the lovely people who came made the night unforgettable. Now the swap is back! Bring a book you’ve read and loved, and are happy to pass on. Share why it stayed with you, then swap it for another reader’s book to take home. We’ll also keep building our Between the Lines reading list together, one recommendation at a time. Join us at The Winemakers Club for a curated wine-bar experience, with a complimentary drink on arrival. Whether you joined us last time or this will be your first Between the Lines evening, you’re very welcome. Friday 9 October 2026, 7 pm The Winemakers Club 41a Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4AN To join us, click the following registration link, complete the form and payment, and secure your place: https://forms.gle/46X4rKrD7ZpUBnEz8 Also, give us a follow on instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines_ldn?stkn=enRqOHg4a2Zhczhm&utm_source=qr

Book shop exploring (Brixton → Dulwich Park)

In the digital age💻📡📱, do you still like getting a physical book to read? Where do you buy them? Amazon? Waterstone? Blackstone? How about join us for a bookshop crawl, let's try to find some hidden gems of independent bookshops. (Or just tag along for a chat😁) Find out more book shops to try, this time we will be heading down to south London. We will meet at Brixton tube station, then walk towards Dulwich Park. There will be 4-5 book shops in total, never been to most of them, so it will be some new experience for me as well. Upon finishing, we can find somewhere to sit and chat about books. The two hour time is just a guidance, some shops take longer and some are less. If you ever want to stay in one shop for longer (I know, been there, done that😂) feel free to do so, you can join us at other shops. (See itinerary below) Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the shops, so you are not obliged to buy any books, just get whatever you like. *** 📚💃🏼 📖💃🏿☕️ ITINERARY ☕️💃🏾🍷💃🏻🍴📚 We will all meet up at Brixton Station. Don't worry if you are late, join us in along the walks. Then the tour shall begin! 1: BookMongers Address: 439 Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8LN 2: Round Table Books Address: Brixton Village, 97 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8PS (\~15mins walking distance) 3: Herne Hill Books Address: 289 Railton Rd, London SE24 0LY 4: Oxfam Bookshop Herne Hill Address: 9 Half Moon Ln, London SE24 9JU (\~15mins walking distance) 5: Village Books Address: 1D Calton Ave, London SE21 7DE *** Wow, you made it, hopefully you have found some books that will make you happy🎈🎉✨. For people who likes to have more socials or talk more about books (or just to show off your purchases😆), we can find some place for a cup of coffee or a late lunch. Depends on the weather and people's interests, we can either go to Dulwich Park or Dulwich Picture Gallery or just a café. *** There is a WhatsApp group for contact: TBA

Balancers Community Volunteering - Clothing Distribution

Hi Balancers, We believe community is about more than meeting new people. It's also about showing up for those who need support. As part of our ongoing partnership with Refugee Community Kitchen, we're inviting you to join us for a different kind of volunteering session. This time, we’re joining **Refugee Community Kitchen (RCK)** at their Goodge Street service to provide essential clothing to people who need it. 👕 **HOW IT WORKS** We’ll meet at **6:00 PM in front of the Dominion Theatre**. From there, we’ll cross the road to Primark and split into small groups. Each group will be given a few essential clothing items to find and buy. Once we’re done, we’ll walk about **5 minutes to Goodge Street**, join the RCK service and distribute the clothing while their team serves food. ♻️ **HAVE CLOTHES YOU DON’T USE ANYMORE?** You’re also welcome to bring a **small amount of clean, good-condition clothing** that you no longer use and would be happy to donate. Please only bring a few items, as we have **very limited storage space** and may not be able to take large bags of clothes. **🍻 AFTER VOLUNTEERING** For anyone who wants to stick around, we’ll head to a nearby pub for a drink after the session. A chance to relax, chat and get to know each other a little better. 💷 **CHIPPING IN** We’ll collect contributions from the group and use the full amount to buy the clothing that evening. If you can, **bring some cash** — but there’s absolutely no pressure to contribute much. Even **£1 helps**, and you’re just as welcome to volunteer regardless of how much you contribute. 💬 **Join our Volunteer WhatsApp group for updates and coordination:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hzm7P7Tr0QD92MnwmpHTVK?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hzm7P7Tr0QD92MnwmpHTVK?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1) 🤝 **NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED** We’ll explain everything on the day. Just bring yourself and be ready to help. **Good to know:** 📍 Meet: In front of the Dominion Theatre ⏰ 6:00 PM 👕 Primark is directly across the road 🚶 Goodge Street is around 5 minutes away As always, Respect, Kindness and Authenticity come first. We’re there to support people with dignity and without judgment. Let’s keep showing what our community can do when we act with heart. See you there 💛

FREE UPCYCLING AND TRANSFORMATION OF SECOND-HAND CLOTHING (IOD)

**\*FREE FOR MEMBERS, JOIN WHEN YOU ARRIVE!\*** Come and join us at the **Living Room Club Glengal Groove** on Fridays between 1 p.m. and 3 pm to upcycle second-hand clothes. We gather for creative transformation and upcycling of second-hand clothing items and materials to sell in our cafe. The income from this project supports our Homeless Project in Soho. For further information, please contact Neide on 07585560345

Book Swap Meetup 📚📚📚

Basic Ideas: 🌞 📚☕ Any books sitting there collecting dust? Some holiday gifts? Or it’s a book that has changed your life that you want to share? Feel free to bring book(s) to discuss or swap, we usually have more books than people in the end, so feel free to pop along just to have a chat as well. Aiming for every 4 weeks book swap meetup. Note: The event is free to attend, so the only cost for you will only be buying a drink at the location, so coffee/tea/beer etc.

Adanna Women's Group ReMakers Club -upcycling clothes and textiles

CLOTHES MAKING & ALTERING WORKSHOP

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-eve-6-11-weeks-2/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-eve-6-11-weeks-2/) **⋆⋆⋆** Do you want to jump into making your own clothes but have never used a pattern? Do you wish to copy a beloved piece of clothing? Would you like to learn how to adjust your own pattern to fit just you? Learn how to take body measurements, read and alter a commercial pattern to fit, lay out and cut fabric and construct a finished garment to a high standard using one of our Janome 525s or Bernina 1008 series sewing machines. During the sessions of this small group of learners you will gain confidence and improve any sewing skills you already have. If you have never used a machine, we can guide you through making a simple garment from a purchased pattern. Bring your own pattern or use one of our small selection. If you have sewing experience but want to start creating your own patterns, you can learn how to create a bespoke piece of clothing. You can also bring a piece of clothing to alter or fix. We supply the basics and the calico you will use to make a ‘toile’ (an inexpensive mock up) to save you ruining your chosen final fabric. Along the way, talented tutor and seamstress will teach you lots of techniques and tips to ramp up your sewing passion. This is a perfect class if you have been teaching yourself so far, or if your last project was made a long time ago at school. **Suitable for:** Suitable for beginners, enjoyable for those with experience. A good level of English and basic math skills are useful. **Next start date:** Check our website for more dates: [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/)

Monthly Dressmakers meeting

"Aprons Only" cooking class!

Free Event: Fashion Connections: Women CEOs, Leaders & Innovators

**Welcome to Socialite Connections - Fashion Connections: Women CEOs, Leaders & Innovators** **You must show your Meetup QR code to the host at the event after you paid for your 1st drink.** **You must buy a drink on arrival to activate your free ticket. If you dont want to buy a drink @ the event. You wont be allowed to attend the event.** Step into a room of ambitious women shaping the future of fashion, luxury, retail and creative business. Fashion Connections brings together female CEOs, business owners, senior executives, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and innovators for an evening of meaningful introductions, new relationships and commercial opportunities. Whether you are looking to meet potential clients, develop strategic partnerships, discover new suppliers, collaborate on exciting projects or simply expand your circle of influential business contacts, this event provides the perfect setting to make valuable connections face-to-face. **The Anthologist -** Located in the heart of the City, on Gresham Street by Bank station, The Anthologist is a gorgeous bar & restaurant with a cosy outside seating area. We are ready to welcome you with delicious travel inspired dishes, gorgeous spritzes & bubbly. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 21:00 \| Welcome & Warm Intro:** Your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other. **19:30 – 20:00 \| One Min Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room. **20:00 \- 21:00 \| Informal Networking:** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the one minute pitch is finished. **Why Attend?** **Meet influential women in fashion and business** – Connect face-to-face with CEOs, Directors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. Meet potential clients, partners, suppliers and collaborators. **Expand your professional circle** – Build relationships with ambitious women from across fashion, luxury and retail. Exchange knowledge, industry insights and experiences with people working across the sector. **Build valuable collaborations** – Find women whose expertise, products or services could complement your own business. Introduce yourself and your business to a relevant audience in a professional setting. **Develop relationships that go beyond the event** – Turn introductions into genuine professional connections and future opportunities. Meet, talk business and build relationships in a relaxed and sophisticated environment. **If you are serious about growing your business, expanding your network and meeting the right people, this is a room worth being in.** **Who Should Attend?** **This event is designed for ambitious women working across fashion, luxury and retail, including:** CEOs, Directors and business owners Fashion entrepreneurs and brand owners Fashion designers and creative business owners Luxury retail professionals and decision-makers Buyers, consultants and industry specialists Marketing, PR and branding professionals Stylists and image consultants E-commerce and retail specialists Fashion technology and innovation specialists Investors, advisers and business consultants Women looking to build new business relationships and opportunities **Whether you are established in your career or growing your own business, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded women, exchange ideas and explore new commercial opportunities.** **Photos/videos** may be taken for promotional purposes. **Whatsapp Link:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fsp5DMGuvu5DlgGnsUHQ3H](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fsp5DMGuvu5DlgGnsUHQ3H)

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