By Olivia Condous
Children in Melton and surrounding suburbs have the opportunity to learn how to turn textile waste into something useful while celebrating a family-favourite sport, at local library events happening this month.
Fabric Footys workshops will teach children about how to repurpose pre-loved garments, by stuffing them with fabric waste and giving textiles a new life.
The workshops are run by an organisation called A Fitting Connection, that aims to combat the pollution caused by the fashion and textiles industry and promote sustainability.
The organisation has worked to educate children and the broader community through workshops, about upcycling textile waste to save it from landfill, by collecting old garments and fabric waste from within the local community and turning it into new products.
A Fitting Connection founder Katrina Naish said the workshops were designed to create awareness and start conversations.
“I’m particularly focused on getting our youngsters involved, they have a huge passion for environmental causes, and I want to give them the skills they need to bring about change,” she said.
“Even better, the kids get to walk away with something they can enjoy, like a football.
“These workshops are not just educational, the kids love them because they’re satisfying and fun.”
The Fabric Footys workshops will run on September 29, 10am at Melton Library and 2pm at Caroline Springs Library.
