WE’RE OPEN
EVERY WEDNESDAY
10am - 1pm
SimpleGifts: Centre for Social Action
Basement Suite, 117 Mansford St,
London E2 6LX
NOTICE: Sewing Project – Fully Booked
Thank you for your overwhelming interest in our sewing sessions! We’re currently fully booked, but you can still sign upto be placed on our waiting list.
We’re actively working to expand the project so that more members of our community can participate. We truly appreciate your enthusiasm, patience, and support as we work to make this opportunity available to everyone.
If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact Shabana.
Sew your way to better well-being
A Therapeutic Journey to Healing & Well-being
Sewing is more than just stitching fabric together it’s a powerful tool for healing, mindfulness, and self-expression. The rhythmic motion of sewing helps calm the mind, reduce stress, and bring a sense of focus and relaxation. Whether you're creating something new, mending old garments, or upcycling fabric, sewing gives you a sense of purpose and achievement.
Every stitch is a step toward self-care and confidence, allowing you to express yourself in a way that words sometimes cannot. Plus, sewing in a community brings people together, fostering connection, support, and joy.
Shabana
Sewing Project Leader
As a Sewing Project Leader, my role is to empower and support the community through creativity, connection, and sustainability. My key responsibilities include:
- Planning and delivering sewing workshops, covering basic sewing, up cycling, mending, and dressmaking.
- Supporting participants by fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes mental well-being.
- Encouraging sustainability by teaching fabric up cycling and eco-friendly sewing techniques.
- Promoting social connection, helping to reduce isolation among residents through group workshops and community projects.
- Managing materials and resources to ensure workshops run smoothly and efficiently.
- Collaborating with local organisations to expand outreach, build partnerships, and strengthen community support.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to participants of all skill levels, helping them develop confidence and new skills.
Through Sew N Sustain, I am dedicated to using sewing as a tool for healing, creativity, and empowerment, ensuring that everyone feels valued, connected, and supported.