Monica Hyde
Flow Future
133 Main Rd, Makaraka
I'm Monica, a sewer, creative maker and upcycler based in Gisborne, Tairāwhiti. Having studied Clothing and Textile Science, I've always had a passion for textiles, sewing and exploring different creative pursuits. I make reusable cloth menstrual pads and have recently started incorporating upcycled fabrics sourced from second-hand shops, including suitable materials from old cloth nappies,
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About the practice
I recently applied for Creative Communities Scheme funding to run a Creative Cloth Workshop to share with the community hand sewing skills, fibre and fabric identification of reusable textiles for making cloth pads. Participants will learn basic hand-sewing techniques to make their own reusable cloth menstrual pads using suitable upcycled fabrics, including materials from pre-loved clothing, cloth nappies, T-shirts, sheets and towels. The workshops aim to reduce textile waste, encourage resourcefulness and make sewing skills accessible to the community. No previous sewing experience or sewing machine is required, and all materials and equipment will be provided.
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