SD Fixit Clinic: Textile Repair Event

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The SD Fixit Clinic is excited to partner with the Solana Center at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center for the upcoming Zero Waste Textile Expo 2025! This special event aims to educate our wonderful community about the effects of clothing and textile waste and highlight the importance of embracing sustainable fashion practices. 

Join us for a delightful mini textile repair clinic, where you can bring your textile items that need a little love and mending. Please fill out the RSVP form to help us ensure that we have plenty of volunteers on hand to assist you. Please note that registration will close two days before the event. No worries if you can’t make it on time; we always welcome walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis! Just arrive before 3:30 PM. We will not be accepting any more people after 3:30 PM.

It’s a fun-filled day for the whole family, so feel free to bring the kids along! We’re growing quickly and look forward to hosting events all across San Diego County. 

We can’t wait to see you there!

Details:

Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Encinitas Community and Senior Center

FAQs

How is the parking?

There should be plenty of parking at the community center.

How many items can I bring to the event?

Please bring ONE ITEM that needs to be repaired. We will try our best to solve the problem, but not every case is a success. Additional items brought in will be listed as walk-ins and serviced on a case-by-case basis.

Can I come to watch or shadow a volunteer?

Of course, our goal is to empower everyone to learn how to repair their items. If you have a sewing machine that you would like to learn to use, please bring it along with a project, and we can help you get set up. 

How can I get up-to-date information?

Simply go to https://events.humanitix.com/host/sdfixitclinic and follow us. You will be the first to know every time we add a new event.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact sdfixitclinic@gmail.com for any questions

How can I volunteer at the San Diego Fixit Clinics?

If you want to volunteer with us, please follow the link below to complete an application form. Click here for the application. If you are undecided about committing to volunteer but want to give it a test drive, register for the "Volunteer for the Day" option on our form. That way, you can shadow a volunteer and see if you are a good fit. Warning: once you try it, you won't want to stop. :) 

I registered, and now I am not sure I can attend. What should I do?

If you don't know if you will attend, please cancel your registration at least THREE days before the event to allow additional people to reserve a spot. Or email us at sdfixitclinic@gmail.com and let us know.

**Too many no-shows attached to your email address will result in no more allowances to pre-register, and you must attend as a walk-in.**

Please note: no-shows can cause a severe issue when planning future programs regarding venues, volunteers, and location. We know this is a free event, but please give us the common courtesy and let us know if you cannot attend.

Does this cost money?

This event is free to attend, but it is not a drop-off and fix event. Instead, it is a hands-on event where participants can learn how to repair their items with the help of our expert coaches. Donations are always appreciated. 

What if my item needs a replacement part?

As this is a free event, we do not provide replacement parts. You will be responsible for any costs incurred if your item requires additional or replacement parts. We may have some spare parts on hand, but it is the attendee's responsibility to purchase and bring the necessary parts on the day of the event.

In other words, this is a free event, so you are responsible for your equipment and any repairs that may be needed. We may have spare parts, but you must bring them if required.

Will you accept walk-ins?

We will accept walk-ins if there is time, but it depends on how quickly we can repair the items of the registered attendees.