welcome to ZIGZAG
As a charity committed to building resilient communities where people and resources are equally valued, we have many stories to tell.
ZIGZAG is a sideways stitch in sewing and we chose the name because it symbolises how our organisation has evolved. We’ve sidestepped challenges but continued to move forward to do the things we love.
The newsmagazine aims to document our history and spotlight various volunteers, providing insight into their skills and expertise. Full of gorgeous images, we celebrate events, partnerships and customers, and share articles on our impact, the evolution of programs and the history of craft.
Read some of our most popular articles below or see all editions online via Issuu.
Patterntopia: Your Affordable Gateway to Timeless Fashion
The Nest Haberdashery's preloved patterns are not just affordable, they range in age from vintage...
The Art of Simplicity: Why Low-Tech Sewing Machines Shine
The Nest's social enterprise, The Nest Haberdashery, regularly receives donations of old sewing...
From waste to worth: Collective action against textile waste
By Kath Horton, Chair, The Nest Community Board QUT senior lecturer, School of Design, Kath has...
Craftivism: Gen Z’s Creative Approach to Social Change
When The Nest Community was founded in 2014, it borrowed concepts from the Craftivism movement,...
From Dreams to Reality: The Foundation Day of Nest Community
Over years of running The Craft Nest Project as a small business, Roz Holt dreamt of making a...
The Evolution of The Nest: From Concept to Community
The concept for The Nest Community was forged from The Craft Nest Project, a small business run by...
Creating Resilience: Impacting Young Girls’ Lives With Craft
From running the puppet studio Spitting Images in London and working as a Game Design Manager for...
Patterntopia: Your Affordable Gateway to Timeless Fashion
The Nest Haberdashery's preloved patterns are not just affordable, they range in age from vintage...
Meet Sharon: Our Quilting Guru and Volunteer Extraordinaire
Volunteer Spotlight: Like many of The Nest Community volunteers, Sharon loves sharing her craft...
The Art of Sustainability: Teaching Girls Old Skills for a Greener World
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Gill, a Nest Community volunteer who does regular shifts in The Nest...
Meet Sharon: Our Quilting Guru and Volunteer Extraordinaire
Volunteer Spotlight: Like many of The Nest Community volunteers, Sharon loves sharing her craft...
The Art of Sustainability: Teaching Girls Old Skills for a Greener World
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Gill, a Nest Community volunteer who does regular shifts in The Nest...
How Kerry is Making a Difference with Preloved Trims
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Kerry, a Nest Community volunteer who makes a difference by detangling,...
Unveiling the Magic Behind The Nest’s Reclaimed Button Bar
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet the curator extraordinaire of reclaimed buttons at The Nest...