Surrey is filled with local alterations specialists ready to get mending, repairing, and upcycling your clothes, so you don't have to throw out old favourites. Experience the magic of upcycling and keep your damaged clothes looking like new. 

Welcome to swishing, a form of sustainable fashion that allows customers to swap clothes with each other. We are passionate about making sure that everyone has access to stylish, quality clothing that fits their budget. Surrey regularly holds events for people to swap clothes and to reduce the amount of waste created by the fashion industry.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect party dress or a timeless piece to add to your wardrobe, Surrey has you covered.

We live in a throw away culture, an era of mass production and it’s damaging our beautiful and precious planet. Things have to change, the way we live has to change because the way we are currently living is not a sustainable model.

Be part of that change by valuing the items you have worked hard to buy and instead of throwing them away into landfill come along to our Repair Café and see if repair is possible.

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There are now repair cafes in: Dorking, Farnham, Guildford, Merstham and Reigate.

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Discover a variety of courses to help you learn how to repair and upcycle your clothes. Adult learning from Surrey County Council includes basic sewing courses, dress-making, soft furnishings, patchwork, quilting, embroidery and needlecraft.

Visit the adult learning website to find out more.