Repair, Don’t Replace!

The Most Eco-Friendly Items Are the Ones You Already Own

In 2018, the EPA estimated that 11.3 million tons of textiles ended up in landfills. This waste is comprised primarily of discarded clothing, along with smaller sources like furniture, footwear, sheets, and towels.

If you are concerned about reducing the environmental impact of your wardrobe and home goods, the best thing you can do is give your current possessions the longest life possible by repairing them or altering them to work better for you!

Learn to Make Your Own Repairs

Teaching people to mend and sewing is part of our mission. If you’re interested in acquiring these skills, keep an eye on our community classes calendar or sign up for our newsletter (bottom of this page).

Attend a Community Mending Day

Stitch Buffalo hosts community drop-in mending days, when you can bring a garment that needs a simple repair and have it fixed for FREE. To be alerted about upcoming events, please subscribe to our newsletter using the form at the bottom of the page.