Inspired by the amazing Red Dress project (which travelled the world gathering stitched stories from 51 countries!), we’re creating our very own version right here on the island — the Portland Dress! 🌍🧵
This is your chance to add your voice, your story, your creativity to something truly special. We’re inviting you (yes, you!) to create a small textile or embroidered piece that will become part of the Portland Dress — a beautiful, wearable patchwork of our island’s spirit.
Don’t worry if you’ve never embroidered before — local artist Antje Rooke will bring all the bits and bobs you need and guide you every step of the way. Honestly, she’s yet to meet anyone who couldn’t make something both gorgeous and meaningful. 🧶✨
Once it’s all stitched together, the Portland Dress will be proudly on display at the BIG b-side weekend, 11–14 September 2025. So come along, get crafty, and help make Portland history — one stitch at a time! 🪡❤️
Come and join us:
LGBT+side, 77a Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
Weds 28th of May, 1800-2030
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