Northern England Fibreshed

23/10/2025

"Watching Woman Grows Jeans felt like listening to a half-remembered song from childhood , both familiar and strange at once. I couldn’t help thinking how differently we’d all view clothing if spinning and dyeing and weaving were still part of everyday life. If we’d seen fibre change in our own hands, perhaps we’d never have arrived at the idea that clothes could be disposable." - Jules Fallon

Watch tomorrow Friday 24th October as part of International Day of Climate Action by booking here https://kinema.com/events/International-Day-of-Climate-Action:-Screening-of-Woman-Grows-Jeans-ycc2zn

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11/10/2025

Posted • Glencroft founder, Richard is rarely seen without one of our woolly jumpers on.

A wise man, he knows the benefits of wearing

Wool month celebrates this incredible natural material - it’s local, sustainable, biodegradable, stain resistant, temperature regulating and it smells AMAZING.

Don’t just take our word for it, choose wool and feel the difference for yourself!

Today, Richard has chosen the Keasden - named after a local hamlet and proudly manufactured in the North of England from 100% British Wool.

11/10/2025

28/09/2025

Thanks to for hosting Northern England Fibreshed’s Woman Grows Jeans film Spring Bank Arts Centre in New Mills today.

They are doing great community projects in their local region and showcasing some beautiful upcycling work as part of

The film’s about to finish and Justine will be answering questions with Annie shortly.

22/08/2025

The Northern and Central England Fibresheds unite next month for a screening of followed by a live panel discussion.

All profits will be split between the NEF and to help fund essential running costs. These are both volunteer-led organisations, so as well as being an exciting event, your attendance will help support the continuance of our work.

Join on Sunday 28th September at 3pm for a film about the U.K.’s first, historic pair of homegrown jeans, followed by a discussion about the pioneering work being done across central and northern England.

Tickets are selling fast for this one, so we hope to see you there! Book your seat via WomanGrowsJeans.com

Woman Grows Jeans tells the story of the founding of the Northern England Fibreshed and its inaugural collaboration between Justine Aldersey-Williams

What began as a community challenge to bring homegrown jeans to market, ended with a personal rite of passage and a prototype that made British fashion history.

“‘It’s incredible, to see woad and flax - plants native to the Northern England Fibershed’s ecosystem, transformed by community, and the passion and talent of Justine into the most functional and necessary garment. She weaves her clothes and her community into this materially and spiritually transformative project.” - Rebecca Burgess Author of Harvesting Color/M.ed Place Based Education/Founder and Director of

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21/08/2025

Our latest newsletter just dropped! It has news of members who showcased their bioregional wool , details of .sharman’s new studio, fun events including (this Saturday), a woolly wreath-making workshop from and September screening dates for

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21/08/2025

Members of the Northern England Fibreshed were showcasing wool from the region at the Great Yorkshire Show last month.

This year, the 166th event hosted the ‘Wensleydale Sheep: A Handcrafted History’ exhibition, which told the story, past and present, of the Wensleydale sheep breed. It is a travelling exhibition curated by Jodi Shadforth, that features artworks by 40 textile artists throughout the UK, all of whom have made use of the breed’s wool.

Sophie Heywood, joined the Rare Breed Survival Trust tent with her fully traceable, rare breed yarns and knitwear alongside needle felted and handwoven creations. Sophie gave a talk on and accessible wool crafts.

and soon-to-be new Fibreshed member, also featured in the British Wool tent and fashion show. Even the BBC’s popped along to chat to the sheep and support the event.

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21/08/2025

British Wool Fair at Sedbergh 🐑SHEEPFEST 🐑 THIS Saturday 23 August 2025, 10-4pm.

Featuring crafty model sheep dressed as ‘celebrities’ which have been created by local businesses and residents with a fair amount of wit and humour. You’ll find them lurking in shop windows and gathered in a flock at St Andrew’s church.

A short walk from the centre of Sedbergh, farmers and artisan makers will be showcasing gorgeous woollen knitting yarn and woven products made from regional fleece. If you knit, weave, crochet, felt, craft or are otherwise addicted to wool, you won’t want to miss it. Amongst what promises to be a show full of colour, you’ll find plenty of produce that follows principles.

We are delighted to present Eden Gotland Sheep, Doulton Border Leicesters, Sheepfold and Marethdale Yarn who will showcase yarns from their own sheep, and who will be bringing a selection of British wool yarns from other producers.

They’ll be joined by Why Not Alpacas who, weather permitting, will bring a couple of their herd to meet visitors as well as yarn and products made from fleece from their alpacas located just up the valley.

Amongst the artisan makers are weavers .sharman and who will bring beautiful textiles products made from yarn sourced from local flocks. You’ll also find Wools of Cumbria Carpets, and wonderful felted artwork from

We’re pleased to welcome new vendors to this event. whose stalls will feature handwoven clothing, bags, gifts and other items along with who specialise in natural dyestuffs.

Also at the People’s Hall: free craft activities for children, live music with Common Ground (11.30-12.30) and a pop up cafe with refreshments provided by the Young Farmers.

Free entry to all activities. Free overflow parking and free shuttle bus between sites. SATNAV LA10 5BY for overflow car park. Follow signs on foot to People’s Hall or catch the free shuttle bus.

For details about Sheepfest https://sheepfest.co.uk/british-wool-fair/

30/07/2025

Our 'Woman Grows Jeans' film premieres in London this September in collaboration with Selvedge Magazine Picturehouse, Fashion Roundtable's Tamara Cincik with introduction by Catherine West MP

Read the interview for more...

01/07/2025

12/06/2025

Our June newsletter is about to be sent and this edition features info about our month-long fundraiser, a discount code for 25% off natural dye courses, news of new exhibition and an update on the pioneering knitwear available

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