On Saturday (14th November) Sara V Regi will open up her home studio to offer twelve free appointments to families who need their children’s clothes repaired
Leytonstone families are being invited to book a free appointment with local fashion designer Sara V Regi, who is opening her home studio for one day to alter and repair children’s clothes, as rising living costs and the colder months put pressure on family budgets.
On Saturday 14th November, Sara, founder of Seasons by Sarah, will offer twelve free appointments, taking up hems, repairing small tears and making favourite pieces last a little longer.
Families who can’t stay can drop clothes off in the morning and collect them later in the day. All slots must be booked in advance, with the address shared on booking.
The date has a special meaning for Sara: 14th November is Children’s Day in her home country of India.
She said: “In India, having clothes altered is something most families can afford, while in London, a small alteration can cost as much as a new dress.
“With living costs rising and the coldest months ahead, not every family can buy new clothes for their children each year. Cheaper clothes don’t last, and good ones aren’t cheap to replace. So I wanted to give something back: one day where families can bring their children’s clothes and take them home ready to wear again.”
Sara learnt her craft in her parents’ tailoring shop and boutique in Kerala, southern India, where she spent her after-school hours among sewing machines and customers. She studied Fashion Design in Chennai and launched her own label, Seasons by Sarah, in 2022, before moving to London.
In October, Sara launched Little Garden Days, her first collection as a designer for sustainable clothing brand Karee. The limited-edition range of four dresses and sets for girls aged one to ten is made in small runs, from cotton and linen, and designed to last long enough to be passed on to a younger sibling, a cousin or a friend’s child.
To book one of twelve free appointments or a drop-off, please email: [email protected]
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