Slow Fashion, Big Change: Why We Love Weaving Change's Slow Fashion Socials

Fast fashion has trained us to see clothes as disposable. Something gets worn a couple of times, and then forgotten. But as the climate crisis grows and garment workers continue to be exploited, more of us are asking: what if fashion could feel good again?

Enter Weaving Change, a Bristol-based community reimagining our relationship with clothes through creativity, slowness, and shared joy.

Their story begins with a powerful truth: the industry that creates the clothes we love has long been built on extraction and exploitation. From overworked garment workers to textile waste mountains, we’ve seen the cost of convenience. But we deserve better than throwaway culture.

Weaving Change was created to bring us back to fashion’s true purpose — a vessel for culture, identity, and expression. Not just something we buy, but something we take part in.

Because clothes tell stories.And those stories shouldn’t come at the expense of people or the planet.

🧵 What Are Slow Fashion Socials?

At their core, Slow Fashion Socials are relaxed community gatherings where anyone, from beginners or seasoned makers, can come to stitch, mend, embroider, repair, swap skills, and learn new textile techniques.

Think of it like cosy, creative group therapy… just with thread, fabric scraps, and good company!

Drop in.

Grab a project.

Share tips, ask questions, or simply sit in companionable crafting silence.

There’s no pressure, no performance. Just space to slow down, create, and reconnect with clothing as something meaningful.

✨ Why We Love Them

✔ They make sustainability joyful — not overwhelming

✔ You learn practical skills that help you repair and love your wardrobe longer

✔ You meet like-minded people who care about ethical fashion & creativity

✔ They create real circularity, not just buzzwords

✔ Slowing down feels good — in a world obsessed with instant everything

We’ve all felt the rush of a next-day-delivery impulse buy… but we’ve also felt the guilt and the clutter.Slow Fashion Socials offer a calmer, kinder alternative.

They remind us that fashion isn't just consumption — it’s connection, craftsmanship, and care.

“There is shared excitement around new skills. A new slower pace evolves.The joy of textiles is actually brought to life.”

💚 Join a Slow Fashion Social

You can join a social every first Sunday of the month, grab your ticket.

Check out Weaving Change for private bookings and to find out more about this awesome organisation.