Mid Devon District Council and HM Government's Levelling Up Fund are funding a partnership project by Sustainable Crediton and Significant Seams. This creative project aims to support small independent businesses to have an alternate 'Bag for Life' scheme: local residents will be engaged in making patchwork #bagsforcommunity.

The textile industry, particularly through clothing, is responsible for more than 10% of greenhouse gases and the UK creates the fourth highest amount of textile waste in the European region.

Community Members are invited to print fabric patches celebrating the town and then make patchwork tote bags from the patches and reclaimed fabric.  We hope these bags will support the High St shops.  Claire Johnstone, the Lead for the Hub Pilot working group from Sustainable Crediton says, "This project will bring communities in Crediton together in a fun and rewarding activity, helping people learn new skills and understanding how we can all take small steps to increase the sustainability of our textiles."

Patch-making started in September.  See the What's On page for dates to take part in October.  No equipment needed. Some dates are drop-in and some bookable.