Mending Cafe
Hands-on session to learn visible mending and basic hand-sewing to repair and refresh your clothes.
Bring along clothing that needs a little care and learn the practical hand-sewing skills to repair it yourself.
Repair Café is a relaxed weekly gathering where you can slow down, learn how to mend with our hands and connect with other people through making. You might sew on a missing button, patch a hole, repair a seam or explore visible mending techniques that turn wear and damage into part of the garment’s story.
No previous sewing experience is needed. Guidance, basic tools and shared materials will be available, and you are welcome to work at your own pace. Guidance and sewing machines available for basic tasks.
You can learn Slow stitching Visible mending Hand sewing Patches and simple repairs
What to bring Bring one or two garments from home that need a simple repair. Please avoid bringing major alterations or projects requiring extensive machine sewing, as this session focuses primarily on accessible hand-mending skills.
You are also welcome to bring your own needles, thread, patches or fabric scraps, although shared supplies will be available.
Who is it for? Repair Café is open to complete beginners, experienced makers and anyone interested in making their clothing last longer. Come alone or bring a friend. Stay for the full session or work quietly on one small repair while enjoying the creative community.
Bookings are recommended, as places are limited.