This morning we launched a new Make and Mend programme for 10 women in Hackney. We are looking forward to working with the new participants and following their journey to empowerment and financial resilience. #kundakala #ethnicminoritywomen #makeandmend #employabilitysupport

Kundakala is growing across London. Currently we have 70 women enrolled in one of our programmes in the boroughs of Camden, Islington, Hackney, and Lambeth. #alterationsandupcycle #microbusinesses #kundakalacollective#kundakala #ethnicminoritywomen #makeandmend

Last Wednesday participants of our Alterations & Upcycle programme at Hackney started to make laptop sleeves as part of their training. Previously they've made small bags and pin wallets. Beautiful! #alterationsandupcycle #microbusinesses #kundakalacollective

Our Alterations and Repairs services are run by members of the Kundakala Collective - these are graduates who have opened their micro businesses with us. We visit employers' offices and mend clothes on the spot. kundakala.org/alterations-re…. And here's a happy customer!

Our Alterations & Upcycle programme participants in Camden are nearing the end of their 24 weeks training with us. A few of them have started to earn income through their skills. We can't wait for you to see some of their work. PC Sam Yardley Photography

It was an honour to welcome @BBCLondonnews and Alice Bhandhukravi to one of our Make & Mend programmes to show them just how sewing is changing the lives of so many women here in London. You can read more about us in this BBC article: loom.ly/hsgtZX4

Our Alterations and Upcycle participants in Lambeth are now creating products quicker than we can put them up on our website! Here are some beautiful glasses cases from sarees that have been donated to us. Please DM us if you are interested. #alterationsandupcycle #kundakala

We are always amazed at the talent displayed by Kundakala participants. One such talent is Ella, a print artist working under the creative studio name Keda Collabs. Ella leads Printed Stories, a community workshop printmaking series for adults in Islington.

Kundakala: a place where life-long friendships are made❤️ #friendsforever #kundakala #alterationsandupcycle #microbusinesses #kundakalacollective #employabilitysupport #enterprisesupport

Our Kundakala journey would be impossible without the support of our partners. One such valued partner is Rhyl Community Primary School (@rhylprimary). We are so happy to be repaying their generosity by delivering a free 6-week tailoring programme to some of their parents.

We are so excited to be working in partnership with Adult Community Learning @islingtonBC to provide our Make and Mend cohort with a Level 1 Award in Fashion & Textiles upon graduation. We hope to offer this in other boroughs too! #kundakala #makeandmend #adultlearning

We are so delighted to be supporting @islingtonbc during Refugee Week. We will offering a free Clothes Alterations and Repairs session at Jean Stokes Centre on the 17th of June from 3pm to 5pm. Places are limited, so please register ASAP on loom.ly/tRlv_lg

Our Make and Mend participants in Lambeth are now creating sewing bags. We are always amazed by the fact that they progress so quickly after just a few weeks into the programme. And what's more - they really enjoy the sessions and make new friends! #kundakala

Our Hackney Make and Mend cohort have made these fabulous sewing bags today. We are in love with the designs and colours! #kundakala #ethnicminoritywomen #makeandmend #kundakalacollective #employabilitysupport

On Tuesday we ran a free repairs and alterations service for residents of @islingtonbc We were happy to see that the people who attended were really keen on preventing #textilewaste and preferred to mend their garments rather than throw them away!

Our Alterations and Upcycle ladies in Lambeth have made these beautiful bags from sarees that have been donated to us. We are so proud ❤️ #Kundakala #alterationsandupcycle #microbusinesses #kundakalacollective #employabilitysupport #enterprisesupport

Yesterday, @lauracohen_ghi, Commercial Director of Good Housekeeping gave members of our Kundakala Collective a talk on commercial entrepreneurship. Laura's tips on marketing, branding, positioning and pricing products, were gratefully received.

Our Alterations & Upcycle programme participants in Hackney have made bucket hats. Ideal for the hot weather, but helping us save textile waste as well. A huge shout out to the ladies, especially to K who has recycled an old raincoat and turned it into a hat! #stoptextilewaste

It's raining pouches! We have four Make and Mend programmes running concurrently at the moment. All participants have now perfected making sewing/make up bags/cosmetic pouches! #kundakala #ethnicminoritywomen #makeandmend #kundakalacollective #employabilitysupport

Kundakala scrunchies made by repurposing sarees are always a joy to behold. They are pretty simple to make and are great if you want to repurpose fabric/garments. Let us know in the comments if you'd like a video tutorial. #kundakala #alterationsandupcycle #microbusinesses