We have a winner!        

A huge well done to Thelma, who is the winner of our Summer Sewing Bee Challenge. Transforming a £3.50 Mens shirt, along with items from her own stash, into 4 wonderful items! Including a book sleeve, Trixie bag, a Billie Bucket hat (reversible) and a pippa for coins.

Our Summer Sewing Bee Challenge 2023 has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part and did an incredible job at refreshing pre-loved items!

What is the Summer Sewing Bee Challenge? 

Jo from our Wells shop refreshing a denim jacket

The challenge was to create and transform pre-loved materials, into a new summer themed item, whether that's an item of clothing or an accessory. We asked for a material to be used from one of our 31 shops, whether that's was an old curtain, or a denim jacket, alongside the participant's own items or pre-loved clothing. With a maximum spend of £15 in our shop for new and/or additional materials the challenge, this was the ultimate test of creativity!

The aim of this competition was to have fun and be creative, but also to be more environmentally friendly by re-using and recycling clothing and materials. 

We can't wait to see your wonderful creations in our next sewing challenge! 

Terms & Conditions

You can find our T&C's for the challenge here.