Clothing Repair Workshop
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Clothing Repair Workshop

Bring your torn jeans, missing buttons, frayed shirts to our Clothing Repair Workshop for a fun day of fixing and revamping your wardrobe!

By Sustainable Junction Triangle

Date and time

Saturday, November 16 · 1:30 - 4:30pm EST

Location

George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre

50 Sousa Mendes Street Toronto, ON M6P 3Z5 Canada

Agenda

Agenda
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1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

What you'll learn?


Patchwork, textile blending, and essential repair skills Practical ways to extend the life of your clothing Tips for sustainable living, one stitch at a time

About this event

🌍 Sustainable Junction Triangle Presents: Clothing Repair Workshop! 🌍
Led by Shannon Nickie of Bledri Raiment
Made Possible by Darren’s No Frills @ 372 Pacific Ave
📅 Saturday, November 16, 2024
🕐 1:30pm - 4:30pm
📍 George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre @ 50 Sousa Mendes St.

What’s Happening?
Join us for our first-ever Clothing Repair Workshop, where we’ll get hands-on with simple garment repairs and alterations. Guided by the talented Shannon Nickie of Bledri Raiment (bringing 10 sewing machines!), this workshop offers friendly vibes, practical skills, and community connections—all in a sustainable spirit! 🌱

Workshop Breakdown:

  • Hour 1: Repair techniques & sewing machine demo
  • Hour 2 & 3: Your turn! Dive into your own garment repairs with guidance

What You’ll Learn:

  • Patchwork, textile blending, and essential repair skills
  • Practical ways to extend the life of your clothing
  • Tips for sustainable living, one stitch at a time

Bring Your Items!
Got freshly washed garments that need a fix? Bring up to 3, or create repair samples with provided materials.

Why It’s Special:

  • Community Impact: Pay What You Can model helps fund our workshop and supports George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre.
  • Sustainability: Repair, reuse, and reduce waste alongside like-minded neighbors!

🎟️ Limited spots, so register now! Let’s make, mend, and connect for a more sustainable future! Pay What You Can on the day, minimum $5 sugested.


Frequently asked questions

Is there food there?

There's a cafe ran by the GCNC that sells hot and cold drinks and snacks.

Organized by

A local group bringing neighbours together to explore sustainable life hacks, with the intention of fostering multigenerational community, social connection and combating loneliness with the power of “us”.