I am crowd-funding to help open a gorgeous community haberdashery in the heart of Paisley. With so many people taking up textile based crafts over recent years, it would be great to have a place back in the town in which people can purchase quality products and take part in various textile based crafts.
Paisley is historically a town built by thread, it's unfortunate that there are no places within the town that offer opportunities to relax and create beautiful projects based on these traditional values.
My vision is a quaint community-led environment in which people can sit with a cuppa and a cake and create til their heart is content. Somewhere that people can come together and chat all things textiles, learn things from each other and discuss projects. Of course part of this will be a timetable of classes in which people can try their hand at a new skill or build on others. I also wish to open up opportunities for volunteering and staff members when the time is right.
I hope to create a cosy environment (think quaint cottages), inspired by the people who built Paisley's rich textile heritage.
Any money raised will go towards funding the first three months of trading, finding and funding a retail premises, and of course the initial stock order. Anyone who donated will be offered a voucher to the amount of your donation in return for your kindness and support.