VOLUNTEERS AT Emmaus Mossley have been busy making upcycled bags out of donated garments and offcut fabrics in readiness for the introduction of the carrier bag charge.
The group has made more than 50 shopping and messenger bags from fabrics including shirts, curtains, jeans, ties, and offcut textiles donated by award-winning fabric design studio, Izabela Peters.
Group member Kirsty Roberts from Greenfield said she thoroughly enjoyed the project and made bags using her dad’s and son’s shirts and some of the donated fabrics.
She commented: “I wanted the shirts to be recognisable whilst changing their function, so on one bag I used the sleeves as handles and on another the pocket is a feature on the outside.”
Kirsty also enjoyed using the donated fabric, adding: “It gave me the opportunity to use samples I might not normally choose for myself.”
Izabela Peters of Izabela Peters Ltd, who donated offcut textiles, said: “We do our best to support charities whenever we can.
“We have had some lovely furniture from Emmaus in the past so when we saw they were running an upcycling group it seemed like a great way we could support their fantastic work.”
Emmaus Mossley supports 24 formerly homeless people by providing them with a home and work in a community setting.
The charity runs a social enterprise in Mossley, selling donated and upcycled furniture, household goods and vintage wares as well as fabric for customers to create their own upcycled designs at home.
The Emmaus Mossley upcycling volunteers meet each week on Fridays and spaces are available for the monthly group that meets on the second Saturday of every month. For more details or to join the next Saturday group, visit their Facebook page.
To find out more or support Emmaus Mossley visit their website. If you would like to get involved or donate an item, please call 01457 838608 or visit the store at Longlands Mill, Queen Street, Mossley OL5 9AH.
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