Stitching Stories with Jane Milburn OAM
Social entrepreneur Jane Milburn was an early voice on our clothing story and sustainable ways of dressing. Jane won a Churchill Fellowship in 2019 and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to fashion sustainability in 2022. She leads conversations about ethical, mindful and creative ways of dressing by sharing slow clothing philosophy at talks and workshops to inspire a more sustainable clothing culture. More at textilebeat.com.
Come along to a slow clothing sewing workshop with Jane Milburn OAM
Date: Second Saturday of the Month
Time: 10am-1pm
Address: NSI Muesum on Minjerribah - 15-17 Welsby Street, Dunwich
BYO garments for repair or embellishment. Morning tea provided. We hope to see you there.
Jane Milburn OAM’s work is a lovely reminder of how everyday materials, craft and personal stories can come together to create something meaningful. I really enjoy seeing how traditional skills can be connected with modern life in a thoughtful way. That same appreciation for craftsmanship is something I look for when browsing mens rings aus, especially designs that have a bit of character rather than feeling mass-produced. It’s great to see stories like Jane’s encouraging people to value making, creativity and the history behind the things we wear and use.
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