Inspiration, ideas and techniques for reusing and restyling old clothes

with Ronja Ropponen

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WHEN: April 13th, at 7pm
WHERE: tagr TV room Museumsquartier
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WHAT TO BRING: old clothes, if possible maybe a sewing machine

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A short introduction to techniques that are useful when playing around
with recycled cloths: tips for modifying & restyling with appliqués, prints, quilting or
embroidery

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Time to create! We will each do a small project using some of the techniques; for example modifying or doing an appliqué to a shirt – what ever our imagination comes up with! There will be sewing machines, basic sewing tools and some old clothes to work with; you can also bring your own material (for example old shirts- colors and materials you like but that are too small/ boring/broken etc.). If possible, bring your own scissors.

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About Ronja Ropponen:

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“I studied to be a teacher of handicrafts and textiles in Helsinki and since last year I have been living in Vienna, concentrating to sewing new clothes and accessories from recycled materials. For me clothing is one of the easiest ways of self-expression and using recycled materials also a statement against mass production and throw-awayism. I don’t like rules in crafts but during the years I´ve learned a few tricks that help a lot and that knowledge I would love to share with others, encouraging to create their own individual crafts. Lets share ideas and have fun!”