Beginner's Mending Class

Give your favorite clothes new life in this beginner-friendly, hands-on mending workshop. Participants will learn how to make simple repairs such as fixing a tear or hole, sewing a button, and hemming pants. We will focus entirely on clean, discreet hand-sewing techniques. This class does not require any prior sewing experience or sewing machines. Bring 1–2 items from home with simple damage. Great options include a shirt with a ripped seam, a jacket with a loose button, or a garment with a clean tear. Please avoid heavy knit sweaters, denim with massive holes, or broken zippers, as these require different specialized techniques. All supplies for mending will be provided.  

 Instructor: Sarah Bethel first learned to hand sew from her mom when she was a girl. Learning simple mending techniques has been a helpful life skill to use to extend the life of her and her family's clothing. Sarah is passionate about mending because it helps rescue garments from the trash, saves money, and fights fast-fashion waste.