The Making Room Fair
Date & time
6 November 2025 | 16.00-22.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event
Event topic
Environment, Fashion
Audience
Adults
Academic discipline
Sociology and social policy
Venue
The Yard Manchester, 11 Bent Street, Cheetham Hill M8 8NF
What's on offer?
Upcycling & Repair Activities
- Screen Printing for Clothing: Screen printing on garments using pre-made designs created for the event.
- Visible mending : Creative fixes for holes or worn areas, from patchwork repairs to cross-stitch embroidery.
- Alterations + Up-cycling: Change the size or style of a garments, or make a completely new one!
The designers at each station will guide you through simple yet impactful upcycling techniques - no prior sewing experience needed.
Panel Talks & Discussions
A live conversation with independent designers and local creative studios. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Social & Networking
The evening will also feature music, bar service* and chilled out atmosphere where you can meet likeminded creatives!
What to Bring:
A garment (or garments) you’d like to transform.
*ESRC funding has not been used to cover alcoholic drinks
What's it about?
Join us for The Making Room Fair – an evening dedicated to a solution-focused approach to clothing and sustainable fashion. This event combines hands-on repair and up-cycling stations, live talks and Q&A sessions, and a relaxed social atmosphere with drinks, music and networking.
Whether you want to (re)make something, watch live panels and Q+A, or simply enjoy meeting likeminded creatives, this fair is all about celebrating the value of up cycling, repairing, and reimagining fashion!
Who's leading the event?
Tetyana Solovey, Researcher in Sociology at The University of Manchester
Open to
Ages 18+
Of particular interest to
Anyone interested in upcycling and sustainability
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