Kids show they are sew stylish with Thirsk Salvation Army creative wardrobe project...

Thirsk Salvation Army was buzzing with busy fashion bees at a Kids Creative Wardrobe event which saw youngsters upcycle plain clothes to create new unique outfits to take home.

The creative session was part of the church and charity’s Kids Community Wardrobe, a regular event held at St James Green Methodist Church, which offers good quality pre-loved clothing for children for as little as 50p.

Children as young as three got to take home three or four items unique to them after customizing them with motifs, buttons, jewels and more.

Major Paula Haylett, who leads the church and charity’s North Yorkshire Pioneer in Thirsk with Major Ian Haylett, said: “It was a thoroughly enjoyable event, and we were so impressed with the creativity of the youngsters taking part. We had a total of 22 people, with children age three to 16 attending who came out with some fabulous items.

“Children could choose plain clothes from a wide selection available, then customize them with motifs and designs cut from other items, adding embellishments, buttons, beads and jewels for a final pizzazz! They really concentrated on what they were doing, so much so that nobody moved when I offered biscuits!

“Three-year-old Hallie started with a plain dress, which she drew on with fabric pens and decorated with a turtle, flowers and finished with some purple wings. Nine-year-old Rory made a fabulous underwater scene on a t-shirt. The completed article showed a submarine shining a light on a treasure chest full of buttons.






















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