The New Brighton Stitch-O-Mat was established by Bridget Allen an Samantha Fay in 2017 at Te Kura Tawhito in New Brighton, Ōtautahi. Seeing a need for access for both sewing equipment and skills and taking inspiration from similar projects around Aotearoa the Stitch-O-Mat team have created a welcoming space to access resources, equipment and knowledge.

OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

• VISION

To support people in creating a more ethically, connected and sustainable society.

• MISSION

To enable individuals, organisations and businesses to improve their social and

environmental sustainability; to provide a safe space to access equipment and

resources; and to develop sewing and textile skills.

• VALUES

To promote sustainability, ethical fashion and textile projects. To make sustainable

living a mainstream option by providing a welcoming community swing space with

access to open-source material, where people of all ages and backgrounds can

work on their own /or help fulfill community projects.