Wear It Out, run in partnership with Rage Against The Machine - Catford, was a series of of creative sewing classes for Lewisham Homes residents exploring personal attachment, memory, mindfulness, and how creativity can challenge throwaway fashion. Each of the participants were over the age of 55 and living in Independent Living accommodation and the purpose of the workshops was to reduce social isolation and boost confidence by offering hands‑on, creative workshops that help residents reconnect with their belongings and each other.

Along the way, we opened up conversations about the environmental impact of fast fashion and the joy of making, mending, and re‑imagining what we already own.

The project culminated in a public exhibition of residents’ work with a drop‑in mending workshop and intergenerational conversations about sustainable fashion. The exhibition was open to all, with local school children involved in intergenerational sessions.

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