A community project on memories, repair and human connection. We care for our clothes, people and the planet.
How it works
1. "Kahvia ja pullaa"
We meet, chat and enjoy coffee & snacks
2. We listen to each other's stories
and mend the clothes you bring
3. Let us capture the story
of your clothes on video and photo
Join our free mending workshops, and
remember to bring your beloved clothes!
The workshops take place in different locations around Helsinki:
📍 September 10th, 2025, at 5-8 PM at Dome Upcycling, Itis shopping center
📍 October 4th, 2025, at 1-4 PM at Korjauskaupunki / Olohuone, Redi shopping center
Your Clothes Hold a Story, let’s Share It!
In interactive workshops, participants share their stories, learn how to repair and preserve their garments. We record their memories. The project celebrates cultural heritage, fosters human connection, and inspires people to care for their clothes and the planet.
Why It Matters?
Empower seniors from diverse cultural backgrounds in Helsinki through uplifting, multilingual storytelling, ensuring they are seen and heard.
Foster intergenerational connection by sharing stories and skills that preserve cultural heritage.
Promote circular fashion by encouraging emotional connection to clothing and practical ways to extend its life.
Build community through meaningful connections across ages and backgrounds.
Teach hands-on skills like visible mending, repair, and upcycling to both young and old.
Meet the Team Behind the Project
Isabella Haas
Isabella, the creator of the Love Story of our Clothes mending workshops, is an upcycling designer, educator and founder of Dome Upcycling. With 30+ years of experience in circular design and community-building, she’s passionate about turning memories, waste, and love into something meaningful and sustainable.
Kasia Jamrozik
Kasia, founder of Upstitch Studio, is a textile artist and expert in creative mending. As the main collaborator in this project, she’s the heart in our hands-on workshops, teaching visible mending techniques that not only repair clothes, but also restore stories and self-confidence.
Wang Jing
Jing is a designer and founder of Upcycle with Jing, a sustainable jewelry brand based in Finland. With a background in industrial design and a passion for visual storytelling, she brings a delicate, thoughtful touch to the visual identity of Love Story of Our Clothes.
Jeremy Kyejo
Jeremy is a visual storyteller with a passion for capturing honest, emotional moments. As the videographer for Love Story of Our Clothes, he documents the intimate connections between people and their garments, preserving stories that might otherwise fade.
Abayomi Magbegbeola
Abayomi is a health and circular economy expert. Additionally, he has many years of experience working with the elderly living at home.
Email: info @ domeupcycling.com
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