We are sisters who love nothing more than the thrill of a good bargain! Dot and Do-Dah evolved during lockdown as we, like the rest of the world, began to declutter our homes whilst having plenty of time to think about what to do with it… and so Dot and Do-Dah was born.
Shopping habits have changed, and we don’t just mean the moving from in person to online. Gone are the days of being embarrassed to say that something is home made, a hand-me-down or from a charity shop. The rise of pre-loved, vintage and repurposing clothes is on trend in an effort to save money, save the planet and kick back against fast fashion. Many of us are guilty of buying cheap clothes, worn only a few times before being consigned to the back of an over-full wardrobe or drawer - we can help with that!
We started by taking in ‘’clothing clutter” from family. It wasn’t long before our friends joined in and bags of beautiful things began appearing on our doorsteps. After a bit of sorting, ironing, mending, labelling and repurposing, in an effort to reuse as much as possible, we started selling at flea markets, preloved sales, and other local events. Setting up costs were kept to a minimum by sourcing most of our equipment second hand. We have had to buy new hangers, a changing room tent and a card machine but running costs are kept to a minimum where possible.
Dot & Do-Dah
Profit from sales is donated to charity. We ask each of our clothing donors to nominate a charity that means something to them. Each time we raise £50, we donate to another charity. This means they get to feel good about themselves knowing that their clutter has turned into charitable cash. We also do private events and so do get in touch if you would like us to come to your event and raise money for a charity of your choice.
