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Three women work in a room filled with fabric scraps and sewing equipment. Two women sit at sewing machines near a window, while a third sits on the floor surrounded by piles of colorful cloth and a large sack of material. An ironing board with an iron stands against the wall, and a potted plant sits beside a small wooden table.
  • 12 took part
  • 1 facilitator

Saturday 11 April 2026

Community member collects fabric bound for landfill from tailor shops

Facilitated by Mary Gracy

A community member collected fabric pieces from local tailor shops and boutiques. The pieces were once headed for landfill. Now they are sorted and cared for. This gives them a second life. Waste slowly becomes something useful.

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