FASHION REBELLION ECO-SEWING PROGRAMME
Supporting D&T and sustainability in schools
“Using the programme means that children progress at their own speed & to their own ability so they can enjoy the learning process. They love their eco-makes & the technical drills help them to understand how to use the machines confidently so there are far fewer issues & the session is fun & stress-free.”
Nureen Khan, Princess Frederica school in Kensal Green, London
During lockdown Amanda created an eco-sewing programme so that machine sewing could be taught to larger groups of complete beginners without the delays or frustration caused by lack of know how and because “It’s like trying to teach 10 beginners on 10 pianos at once, seriously difficult.”
The intention was to offer short, easy-to-follow videos that would support teachers offering this vast & technical subject to anyone aged 9+ years
in both Primary and Secondary education.
All you need to run it is good Wi-Fi coverage, sewing machines, headphones and a tablet/phone/laptop
How it works
*Beginners love the short instructional videos because they don’t feel any pressure to keep up so learning is fun.
*It’s super easy to follow, repeating anything they don’t understand
as often as needed.
* Fewer mistakes are made because learning is in bite-size chunks with repetition & reminders of key aspects.
*Each 3-8 minute video adds a new strand of knowledge
or puts into practice newly learned techniques.
*The programme can help to extend attention spans to benefit those who struggle to stay focused in class.
*The programme can be run during school hours, after school, lunchtimes or whenever required.
*Students work through zones to create their eco-makes while learning
life-skills via upcycling to empower & encourage more sustainable choices.
*It’s an inexpensive & easy way to support teachers while helping to
reduce global textile pollution.
*It brings happiness & boosts self-esteem & dexterity.
“The Fashion Rebellion eco-sewing programme has been a huge success at our school. It is very popular with the parents and the children & each term it’s over-subscribed. The children absolutely love it & are very proud of their creations. I would definitely recommend it to others. I am happy to speak to anyone who is interested in running it.”
Ms Nicola Christopher, Deputy Head
Princess Frederica Primary School, College Road London NW10 5TP
Telephone: 0208 969 7756 Email: nchristopher@princessfrederica.com
They loved it!!! Thank you so much! I have a lovely group of girls from Year 8 and 9 attending and they were all smiling and excited - it's a lovely way to end a Monday
Lisa Morris, Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Blackburn
“It’s engineering but with floppy fabrics”
Sir James Dyson
HERE’S A SAMPLE VIDEO
If you would like to apply for a free trial or find out more about running Fashion Rebellion in your school please fill in and return the form below