DESCRIPTION

Bring in your beloved garments and items in need of repair, and our team of skilled menders (including members of the Refugee Women’s Workshop) will be on hand to help you repair them! Whether it's a torn seam, a missing button, or a small hole, we're here to assist you in prolonging the life of your favorite clothing pieces and reducing textile waste. 

No prior experience is necessary. You will stay with your garment, to observe and learn.

This event will provide an opportunity to connect with fellow community members who share a passion for sustainable fashion and DIY projects!

WHAT WE CAN DO AT THIS EVENT
Repairs at this event are limited to about 30 minutes. This gives us time for tasks such as:

• Reinforce or repair seams

• Fix hems

• Replace or reattach buttons

• Patch/repair holes in jeans and other woven fabrics

• Make small, visible repairs on knits (embroidery or embellishment to cover damage)

• Replace jacket zippers or backpack zippers

• Replace drawstrings

• Mend a torn lining

• Mend holes in blankets, sheets, etc.

• Shorten hems, if marked by customer

WHAT WE CANNOT DO AT THIS EVENT
Due to time constraints, complex repairs are not available at this free event. However, you can stop by with your garment(s) or other textile item(s) to get info and pricing on paid repairs, such as:

• Fit alterations

• Jeans zippers

• Major repairs to damaged items

Support for this event is provided by
Mid Atlantic Fiber Association
Promoting education, development, and public outreach in the fiber arts.