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📢 Announcement!

We’re excited to be back at UWE Bristol 🎉
Catch us every second Wednesday of the month at the UWE Repair Café, School of Engineering, Frenchay Campus.

📍 Coldharbour Lane, Frenchay, BS16 1QY

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Booking advised

UWE Repair Cafe

Crafting Joy, Creativity & Sustainability

Our Craft

Soft Toys & Dolls Clothing
We create handmade soft toys and miniature clothing with the same care and precision as high-end tailoring, sustainable, playful, and designed to last.

UWE University 2024-2025

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Alongside our main craft, we spent a year teaching and inspiring students at UWE University.

In just 12 months, we:

Guided students in making classic trench coats from authentic 1940's patterns

Taught tailoring through flared trousers and jeans construction

Helped beginners master pattern reading, fabric choice, and sewing confidence

Supported innovative projects, like a robotics student building a device to measure energy in musical instrument performance

Our focus? Sustainability, professional finishing, and confidence-building, proving that high-end garments can be made at a fraction of retail cost.

Sustainability and Creativity

Results from Our Workshops

From the convenience of the UWE campus, our sewing workshops have empowered complete beginners to make their first garments while tackling the challenges of fast fashion.

We teach practical alteration techniques that extend the life of clothing and promote sustainable habits. Dolly Shop has also provided graduation garment alterations, as well as tailoring solutions for staff and the public.

From simple fixes to professional methods, we share hands-on skills using a wide range of sewing machines.