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Our second session of the Rethreaded Fashion Project was all about inspiration, creativity, and exploring sustainable fashion in the local community.

This week we took the group of girls on a visit to several local charity shops, giving them the opportunity to hunt for interesting pieces that could later be reimagined and transformed into new designs. The idea behind this session was to encourage the group to start looking at clothing differently — not just as finished items, but as materials that can be repurposed, redesigned, and given a completely new life.

The girls quickly got into the spirit of the session, browsing through rails of clothes and accessories, sharing ideas with each other, and spotting pieces that stood out to them. There was lots of excitement as they discovered unique items, from statement jackets to vintage fabrics and accessories that could be used creatively in future designs.

Each participant chose a few items that inspired them, thinking about how these could be upcycled or redesigned in the upcoming workshops. It was great to see the group working together, offering suggestions to one another and starting to develop ideas for what their final pieces might look like.

The trip also helped highlight an important part of the Rethreaded project’s message — that fashion doesn’t always need to be new to be exciting. By exploring charity shops and second-hand clothing, the young people are learning about sustainability, creativity, and the value of reusing materials, while also developing confidence in their own design ideas.

Back at the hub, the group shared their finds and talked about how they might transform them in the next stage of the project. From cutting and reshaping garments to adding new fabrics and details, the possibilities are already sparking plenty of imagination.

We can’t wait to see what the group creates next as they begin turning their charity shop finds into unique, upcycled fashion pieces.

The creativity is only just getting started.

This week we welcomed the first group of young people to our Rethreaded Sustainable Fashion Project and what a brilliant start it was.

Although we had a smaller group than expected due to the school break and other commitments, the session felt focused, creative and full of potential. Sometimes smaller groups allow for deeper conversations and stronger connections and that was certainly the case.

The girls spent time getting to know each other, sharing ideas and beginning to sketch their own design concepts. From bold statement pieces to creative re-imagining of everyday clothing, it was inspiring to see their individuality already shining through. There was real excitement in the room as ideas started turning into rough designs on paper.

Rethreaded is about much more than fashion. As outlined in our session plan

Rethreaded Lession 1 the project is designed to build:

• Confidence
• Self-expression
• Creativity
• Peer connection
• A sense of belonging

This first session focused on creating a safe, welcoming space where every idea mattered. The young people explored what fashion means to them, how creativity connects to identity, and what they hope to gain from the project over the coming weeks.

Next week we’ll begin developing these initial sketches further and exploring sustainable materials and upcycling. The energy is building already and we’re excited to welcome the full group back together.

This is just the beginning of something special.