The Fabric Folk

The Fabric Folk The Fabric Folk is a textile reuse social enterprise which helps people repair and reimagine textiles

21/06/2026

Our Big Fabric Swap & Sale is ON next week in Hertford!

🙌 Fill a tote bag for just £15

😍 Fill a whole IKEA bag for just £40

♻️ Swap what no longer sparks joy

🔥 Stock up properly if you’re a maker, sewist or big-project person

📍 Sele Community Hub, Hertford (by the Co-op)
⏰ 27th Saturday 1:30-4pm | 28th Sunday 10am-3pm

We’ve got a genuinely embarrassing amount of fabric — and more landing soon.

RSVP via the link in bio 🧵

We’ve got BIG NEWS! Big Fabric Swap & Sale is coming up next week! And we’ve got a lot of fabric and a lot(!) of sewing ...
17/06/2026

We’ve got BIG NEWS! Big Fabric Swap & Sale is coming up next week!

And we’ve got a lot of fabric and a lot(!) of sewing patterns ready for new creative projects.

We’re trying something new for this one:

- Fill a tote bag for £15
- Fill an IKEA bag for £40 (for serious stock-up energy)

A selection of fabrics, bundles, and notions will be excluded from the offer.

If you sew, mend, design, or just love good materials, this is your chance to stock up sustainably and give beautiful textiles a second life.

Book your ticket via the link in bio - booking helps us manage numbers, so let us know you’re coming!

11/06/2026

It’s time to work on your Pride outfit and festive decorations 🌈

Shop our Pride Specials via the link in the bio

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#9 — Kagome (Basket Weave)A symbol of protection. An evil-repellent. Keeping harm at bay.Kagome takes its name from the...
10/06/2026

#9 — Kagome (Basket Weave)

A symbol of protection. An evil-repellent. Keeping harm at bay.

Kagome takes its name from the woven openings in bamboo baskets. Traditionally, its many “eyes” were believed to watch over the wearer and protect them from misfortune.

As I stitched this pattern, I found myself thinking about the importance of protecting your boundaries.

The confidence to say no to opportunities that pull you away from your purpose.

Protecting your time and energy.

Creating space to make, rest, and grow.

Like a woven basket, boundaries become stronger when reinforced over time.


09/06/2026

Join us for a Visible Repair session in St Albans or Hertford — slow stitching to help you get grounded and be present.

We’ll guide you through repairing, reinforcing and embellishing your favourite garments using darning and Sashiko techniques.

No rush, no pressure. Just focused hands and quiet making.

Our last darning class sold out — book now to avoid disappointment.

→ Mindful Evening of Creative Darning in St Albans
Wednesday 17 June, 6:30–8:30pm

→ Sashiko Slow Stitching Evening in Hertford
Thursday 18 June, 7–9pm

→ Mindful Morning of Creative Darning in Hertford
Saturday 20 June, 11am–1pm

Spaces are limited. Book via the link in bio.

#8 — Hamaguri no Kai (Clam Shell)A symbol of the right fit. A supportive marriage. An unbreakable bond.The Hamaguri pat...
05/06/2026

#8 — Hamaguri no Kai (Clam Shell)

A symbol of the right fit. A supportive marriage. An unbreakable bond.

The Hamaguri pattern is inspired by the Japanese clam shell. Each shell has a unique matching half, and only those two pieces fit perfectly together.

Because of this, the motif became a symbol of lasting relationships, harmonious partnerships, and finding your perfect match.

As I stitched this pattern, I found myself thinking about my own marriage.

Building a business can be a lonely and uncertain thing. Having someone who believes in you, encourages you, and helps you keep going makes all the difference.

The Fabric Folk wouldn’t exist without my husband’s support. Long before there was a CIC, a fabric sale, or a workshop, there was someone telling me I could do it.


#7 — Shippo (Seven Treasures)A symbol of human connection. Enduring relationships. Interconnectedness.The Shippo patter...
05/06/2026

#7 — Shippo (Seven Treasures)

A symbol of human connection. Enduring relationships. Interconnectedness.

The Shippo pattern is formed from interlocking circles that expand endlessly across the cloth. Inspired by the Buddhist “seven treasures,” it represents the idea that human connection is among life’s greatest treasures.

As I stitched this pattern, I found myself thinking about all the people woven into The Fabric Folk.

The makers who give rescued materials a second life.

The companies and individuals who donate fabric, attend workshops, and commission projects.

The kind strangers who share skills, lend a hand, or simply cheer me on.

Like the circles in this pattern, our lives overlap and expand one another in new directions.


It’s also true that The Fabric Folk wouldn’t exist in its current form without you ❤️Our amazing volunteers help us keep...
04/06/2026

It’s also true that The Fabric Folk wouldn’t exist in its current form without you ❤️

Our amazing volunteers help us keep hundreds of kilograms of textiles in circulation.

They also help keep me from going mad.

A massive shout out to Vicky, Aaron, Fanja, Libby, Marina , Alison, Becky, Betty Shirley, Miranda, Milly and Elle for your support over the past six months.

If you’d like to join us as a volunteer — sorting fabric, supporting workshops/public pop-ups, or contributing your professional skills — comment below or send us a DM.

The Fabric Folk wouldn’t exist in its current form without our volunteers. 💚If you’d like to join us as a volunteer — so...
04/06/2026

The Fabric Folk wouldn’t exist in its current form without our volunteers. 💚

If you’d like to join us as a volunteer — sorting fabric, supporting workshops and pop-up events, or helping keep textiles in circulation — comment or send us a DM.

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