QUT's double degree Fine Arts (Fashion) and Bachelor of Business students will conduct a sewathon on Tuesday 23 September with the aim of producing 150 undies for the Brisbane Youth Service (BYS).
'Sewing Support' is part of this year's The Fleet Store, an annual boutique created and managed by QUT students. the fleet Store has been set up in Old Government House at QUT's Gardens Point campus and the students will establish a production run along the historic building's verandah to cut, sew and package the undies.
BYS will distribute the undies to local homeless and disadvantaged young women.
The event aims to raise awareness of local social issues and the power of social enterprise to a particular target market.
Since its inception in 2010, The Fleet Store has become renowned for providing a platform for emerging designers to present their work to the public for the first time. And it has allowed the Brisbane public access to pick up a one-off product while supporting local emerging fashion designers and creatives.
When: Tuesday 23rd September 8am-8pm
Where: The verandah of Old Government House in QUT Gardens Point Campus
Website: www.thefleetstorepopup.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thefleetstore
Instagram: @thefleetstore
About BYS
Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) is a dynamic, forward looking, Brisbane-based community organisation that is making a real difference to the lives of homeless and vulnerable young people. They have been operating in Fortitude Valley since 1977 and assist homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 12-25 and their accompanying children.
Through a holistic approach, BYS helps young people to find and maintain appropriate housing; address physical & mental health issues; establish successful relationships & support networks; and provides them with support and pathways into education & long term employment.
www.brisyouth.org
Media contact: Rose Trapnell, QUT media team leader, 07 3138 2361 or 0407 585 901 rose.trapnell@qut.edu.au
