SEWING WITH THE HOMIES

Presented by Little Homey & HeyRaco

Sewing with the Homies is a night designed to promote men’s mental well-being through the mindful practice of sewing. An opportunity to connect, take a pulse & check-in with the homies in a no-pressure environment.

Workshop Details:

We will be focusing on basic repairs and upcycling techniques for your denim and workwear garments - think jackets and pants.

No prior experience is necessary! Tonight is about having a play and getting a taste for the art of sewing.

We’ll have 4 stations set up;

Hand sewing
Patch making & repairs
Machine embroidery & darning
An experimental station for exploring pockets and up-cycling

Guests can move between various workstations, engaging in conversation or enjoying quiet focus, all while enjoying in complimentary snacks and drinks.

Drinks by Inner North Brewery

What to Bring

All you need to bring with you, is 1 or 2 denim or workwear garments that are in need of some care. The HeyRaco team will guide you through the creative process.

Hey.Raco community workshops are centred around connecting back in with your creativity by learning sewing and upcycling skills. We see transforming your relationship with your garments and clothing waste, as an extension of transforming our inner worlds. When we empower ourselves with new skills and creative confidence, we can empower and support our collective communities.

Why are we doing this event?

Every day in Australia, nine people die by suicide, seven of them are men.

Men are less likely to seek support for their mental health. Social norms around masculinity create harmful barriers to acknowledging when we’re not doing too well, and make it even harder to reach out for support.

When these barriers prevent men from seeking timely help and mental health issues are reduced to stereotypes, it discredits the diverse and complex reasons one seeks support.

A starting place is to talk to someone you trust. They can be a friend, your partner, a family member, or a colleague. Sharing how you’re feeling and speaking things out loud can sometimes make a huge difference and help lighten the load.

(Resources: ABS 2023, Beyond Blue 2025 Movember 2024.)

Disclaimer: this event is not substitute for medical help, if you or your homie are struggling reach out to one of the support services on the resource card provided