Waipā residents will have the opportunity later this month to learn how to create high fashion looks using recycled materials at the Te Awamutu Museum.
Three "Make Do and Mend" workshops will be held by upcycle fashion designer and owner of Taupō Alterations, Connie Takarangi in collaboration with the museum, to show residents how to reduce, reuse, repurpose and recreate a range of new items.
Takarangi, who mainly works with fabric and trims sourced through second-hand shops, said the workshops connect to a World War II theme of making do with what you have available.
"In this time of great change, people are looking for something unique, repurposing pre-loved everyday items of clothing is great for our environment and challenges you to be creative with those bits and bobs you may have at home," she said.
