Mending and Repair Workshop Series

Mending and Repair Workshop Series

With Fiona a textile artist who sparks joy by reusing and repairing clothing and sharing these skills with others. 

We will be repurposing, reusing and repairing existing materials, therefore reducing waste to landfill and keeping textiles in circularity. 

So, come and learn from an expert how to repair and mend your clothing! 

Across these three workshops we will learn how to;

- sew a button

- adjust a hem

- patch a tear and strengthen worn areas of a garment

- make a sew on/iron on patch to cover a stain or tear

Participants are encouraged to bring two items of clothing that needs repairing. As the most sustainable form of clothing is what is already in your wardrobe!

Please book in to a free workshop time that suits you, we have three on offer. 

1) Thursday 16 May | 10:30am-12:30pm

2) Saturday 1 June | 10:30am-12:30pm

3) Thursday 6 June | 10:30am-12:30pm

Fiona will kindly assess suitability of the garment, and if this isn't possible in the workshop you will receive advice for the best way to mend it. We are not able to repair woollen and knitted jumpers in this workshop context.

We can't wait for you to join us, these workshops are entry level with no prior knowledge required, although people with sewing experience are most welcome.

Would you like more information, please reach out to City of Adelaide, sustainability@cityofadelaide.com.au or call Olivia on 0481 458 106.

This series is bought to you by the City of Adelaide. City of Adelaide acknowledges the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the Country where the city of Adelaide is situated, and pays its respect to Elders past, present and emerging.