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Miles of material and tonnes of textiles will be up for grabs next month, when the Fabric Rescue community group holds its annual market for unwanted fabrics at Matakana Hall.
The group is currently on the lookout for donations of any good quality fabric that is no longer being used, as well as wool, sewing or knitting patterns, and notions or haberdashery – sewing supplies such as buttons, needles, thread, elastic, ribbons, zips and so on.
This will be the third Fabric Rescue sale and organisers say it gives people the chance to have a good clear out and donate any materials they’re not using, even if it’s only to make room for new supplies.
There is always something for everyone, whether they’re looking for fabric for craft, fashion, upholstery or upcycling, with everything from leather and lace to satin and sacking, and from tiny scraps and remnants up to full size bolts of cloth. Items are not individually priced as such – instead, customers are asked to give a cash or Eftpos donation.
There will also be community upcycled craft items for sale.
As well as unwanted material, Fabric Rescue is also looking for volunteers to help in the lead up to the sale and on the day itself. One of the organisers, Julie Tuck, says there’s always lot to do, from sorting fabric and other donations to setting up the sale and baking for the market team.
“Our mission is to keep fabric and textiles circulating and out of landfill and, in doing so, raise money for amazing local sewing and upcycling projects,” she says.
“We take good condition fabrics, notions, wool and craft materials and help them find new homes with creatives who can give them a new life.
“If anyone would like to get involved, please let us know. It’s always a great day but there is a lot to do on and before the big day.”
Tuck says it’s also a great chance for people to connect with others in the community who enjoy sewing, knitting, upcycling and creative crafts.
The Fabric Rescue Market will take place on Sunday, May 28 from 10am to 2pm. Anyone wanting to donate material, know more or volunteer should contact Julie Tuck on 027 570 8151 or fabricrescuemk@gmail.com
