The Thousands

Garment making never ceases to amaze. Stick two bits of fabric together and wear it around. Sounds simple, but do you know how, where or by whom your clothes are made? The industry is not all sequins and lace, it has a pretty nasty underbelly that I frankly would rather not think about as I’m slipping into something more comfortable.

Okay, so making actual clothes can be pretty hard. But the most minor sewing procedures, like hemming or crocheting, are useful skills. And they can easily be developed further into something that is creative and fun.

If you dig this vision, Piece Together is a great place to start. A studio space in Woolloongabba, it has machines for hire, regular workshops and a great range of sewing supplies (much of which is produced ethically and sustainably). You’ll never be short of inspiration here – the walls and mantlepieces are decked with craft and textile products handmade by locals. They encourage a lounge room-type of social interaction, where conversation and trading in tips and tricks prevail. Hone those needle skills and remember, friends that fray together, stay together.