Fix it, wear it: Fundamentals & essential repairs (workshop one)

Next date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Have you got an item of clothing that needs some love? Join Zoe from the School of Sewing and Upcycling for a three-part series of workshops aimed at repairing, adjusting, and finishing your pre-loved garment.

Each workshop covers the following content:

Week 1. Thursday 16 April: Fundamentals & essential repairs

Introduction to mending and alteration principles
Essential repair techniques: seams, small tears and basic fixes
Hems: how to shorten and lengthen hems on garments
Practice session: hand and machine mending basics

Week 2. Thursday 23 April: Fastenings & fit adjustments

Zippers: repairing or replacing broken zippers
Buttonholes and buttons: moving, adding, reinforcing
Altering fit: taking in or letting out side seams, waist adjustments
Practical exercises on participant garments

Week 3. Thursday 30 April: Creative patching & finishing techniques

Visible mending and decorative patching for holes
Free-motion darning and hand embroidery methods
Finishing techniques for a polished look
Q&A + project support and review

Please bring in your own pre-loved garments to mend for this series of workshops. Some materials, needles and sewing basics will also be available on the day, however you should bring the best matched fabric for the best results. Sewing machines will be available for use on the day.

Bookings close 8.30am on day of session.

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