Loose Threads Social - A collaboration with Te Atamira's Community Craft series

Loose Threads is a free, relaxed social night where you can bring your own clothes to mend, meet new people and finally get around to those small repairs you’ve been meaning to tackle.

Think less sewing class, more social night with something useful to do while you chat.

We are so excited to partner with Te Atamira Community Craft Night - free, welcoming creative gatherings that foster connection, belonging, and wellbeing. By removing barriers to access, this program opens up new learning opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and background.

How it works:
Bring a project, grab a cuppa and settle in for a couple of hours of mending and good company. Work at your own pace, swap ideas with the people around you, or ask one of our volunteer menders for a little guidance if you get stuck.

Never mended anything before? That’s completely fine. You don’t need sewing skills or a perfectly planned project to come along. Loose Threads isn’t a formal workshop, and our volunteers won’t repair your item for you, but they can help you figure out where to start and share a few tips along the way.

Come with someone or on your own. The whole idea is to create an easy place to meet people while giving something you already own a little more life.

Event details:

When: Tuesday 17th November, 6pm-8pm (come for as long as you are available)
Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton
Cost: Free, registration essential

What to bring:
Bring one or two clothing items you’d like to work on, plus any sewing or mending supplies you already have. We’ll also have some shared tools and materials available on the night.

Light refreshments will be served.

Spaces are limited, so register for your free spot here through Humanitix.

Loose Threads is a Sustainable Queenstown Resourceful Communities event, created by Wastebusters, and proudly supported by Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Zero Waste District Programme, and Te Atamira's Community Craft series.