More joy,
less waste.

We’re mending, (re)making and swapping our way through Bristol’s collective wardrobe to keep textiles out of landfill.

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circularity * comfort * community * confidence * creativity *

What are you doing this Sustainable Fashion Week?

Events

Sept 27

27 September 2026

11:00 am – 3:00 pm11:00 – 15:0011:00 – 15:00

BS3 Slow Fashion Fest

27 September 2026

11:00 am – 3:00 pm11:00 – 15:0011:00 – 15:00

Sunday 27 September

Reduce, rewear, repair, repurpose, RESIST.

Join us at the Southville Centre during Sustainable Fashion Week 2026 to celebrate the joy of slow fashion in its many forms.

27 September 2026

11:00 am – 3:00 pm11:00 – 15:0011:00 – 15:00

Sept 29

29 September 2026

6:45 pm – 8:30 pm18:45 – 20:3018:45 – 20:30

Screening: Woman Grows Jeans

29 September 2026

6:45 pm – 8:30 pm18:45 – 20:3018:45 – 20:30

Tuesday 29 September

Join us at Windmill City Farm during Sustainable Fashion Week 2026 to watch and discuss slow fashion documentary, Woman Grows Jeans.

29 September 2026

6:45 pm – 8:30 pm18:45 – 20:3018:45 – 20:30

Oct 1

1 October 2026

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm16:00 – 20:0016:00 – 20:00

Mending Marathon

1 October 2026

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm16:00 – 20:0016:00 – 20:00

Thursday 1 October

How many items of clothing can we save from an uncertain future at our 4-hour community mending marathon? Join us to find out – everyone is welcome.

1 October 2026

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm16:00 – 20:0016:00 – 20:00

Together with BS3 Community Development, Making Mends is running the Bristol Bedminster Hub for Sustainable Fashion Week 2026.

Our Hub activities are part of a wider programme of activity across the country. Find out more about Sustainable Fashion Week.

Work through your repair pile in good company.

Get ready to tackle that intimidating pile of clothes you’ve been meaning to mend.

Join one of our regular South Bristol-based Fix Clubs for beginners, pros and everyone in between.

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Upcoming Fix Clubs

Events

Sept 10

6:30 pm – 8:15 pm18:30 – 20:1518:30 – 20:15

Southville Fix Club

6:30 pm – 8:15 pm18:30 – 20:1518:30 – 20:15

Thursday 10 September

Bring along your repair pile to work through, share and learn skills, and meet new people.

BS3 Community Café, the Southville Centre

6:30 pm – 8:15 pm18:30 – 20:1518:30 – 20:15