Join Anne N Rach for this UPCYCLED SUMMER SEWING session, a fantastic way to breathe new life into old textiles! It’s less of a rigid "how-to" class and more of a creative marathon with a supportive safety net.
 
To help you get organized for Anne and Rach’s Upcycled Summer Sewing session, here is a breakdown of the event details and some tips on how to prepare your "canvas."
 
Event Snapshot
● Duration: 2 Days (Wednesday, Aug 12th @ 9am – Thursday, Aug 13th @ Midnight).
● The Vibe: Low pressure, high inspiration. Not a "school," but a guided creative jam.
● The Starting Point: Everyone begins with a 12" x 12" upcycled fabric square.
 
Pre-Event Checklist
Since you'll be working straight through (with sleep breaks, thankfully!), it helps to have your kit ready so you don't lose your "flow" looking for a seam ripper.
 
1. The Base Square: Find a piece of upcycled fabric (piece of clothing to work on, a linen tablecloth, or even a vintage tea towel) and cut it to 12 x 12 inches or mark out an area if working on clothing.
 
2. The "Scrap" Stash: Gather smaller scraps, ribbons, buttons, or threads that might complement your base.
 
3. The Essentials: ○ Fabric scissors and embroidery snips. ○ A variety of needles. ○ A variety of embroidery threads. ○ A hoop (if you prefer tension while stitching).
 
It can be hard to start a new piece, so the plan is to have a check-in approach. Having two-hour intervals will create a perfect "creative heartbeat" for the day.
It gives you enough time to get into a deep state of flow, but provides a frequent enough reset to prevent that "stuck" feeling.
 
Here is how you can make the most of those Inspiration Intervals with Anne and Rach:
The "Every 2 Hours" Strategy Since you'll be hand-stitching, your progress might feel slower than machine work, but it will be much more intricate. Use the check-ins as benchmarks: (things may change as we stitch)
 
WEDNESDAY
● 10am - The Launch: Use this to see their starting points. It’s the perfect time to commit to your initial layout before you "lock it in" with stitches.
● 12pm - Texture Talk: By now, you’ve likely got your base layers down. Look for tips on layering and how they are handling their specific upcycled textures.
● 2pm - Mid-Day Pivot: If your hand is cramping or you're losing steam, this check-in is great for "troubleshooting."
● 4pm - The Detail Phase: A chat about beginning to work on top of your base fabrics
● 6pm - The Evening Plan: As the official "support hours" wind down, use this final check-in to get your roadmap for the solo evening session.
 
THURSDAY
● 10am - Morning and where are we up to. Let’s share our pieces, share on INSTAGRAM - use and follow the hashtag - #upcyclesummersewing2026
● 12pm - Stitch Talk: what are you favourite stitches to use
● 2pm - Mid-Day Pivot: If your hand is cramping or you're losing steam, this check-in is great for "troubleshooting.".
● 4pm - The Detail Phase: This is usually when the "magic" happens—adding those tiny French knots, beads, or decorative borders.
● 6pm - The Evening Plan: As we go into the last few hours, use this final check-in to get your roadmap to the finish time..
● 11pm - The final hour: Well done, we have made it. Let’s share the pieces that have connected us over the past 2 days
 
INADDITION
Each of us will run "workshops" ,in breakout rooms during the retreat, to show you in more detail how each of us is working and demo any techniques covered. 
These session will be recorded and after the retreat a compilation will be sent to you for your own personal reference and use.
If you are looking to get your spot booked,
1. BOOK PLACE - Get your spot booked as limited places and you will receive joining information. Please keep this safe.
2. Your "Kit" Ready: Start hunting through your "to-be-recycled" pile for that perfect 12x12 base.
3. The Calendar Blocked: Make sure your family/housemates know you’ll be "in the zone" from Wednesday morning until Thursday night!