Free drop-in session at the Nillumbik Repair Cafe
(no booking required)
Learn basic hand-sewing skills in this fun, supportive session. Held in conjunction with the Nillumbik Repair Cafe!
Call by the Nillumbik Repair Cafe on 13th August, and the team from A Fitting Connection will show you simple techniques for mending your own clothes at home: whether it’s patching a hole, adjusting a hem, or covering a stain. You’ll learn to make easy alterations and extend the life of your wardrobe. For some this will mean learning to sew on a button, and for others it might be tackling decorative techniques like visible mending.
Participants are welcome to bring in their own clothes for mending, or practise on the fabrics provided.
About A Fitting Connection
Katrina and Jodie from A Fitting Connection have over 20 years experience in fashion and textile design and production. They have a passion for sustainable fashion and raising awareness of the growing problem around textile waste. Their workshops help people reduce their clothes consumption by reinvigorating wardrobes and giving items new life as upcycled gifts and accessories.
Organiser
SHIFT is a grassroots organisation run by local people working for local change. We run a range of workshops, campaigns, events and programs that are community based, and designed to inspire, educate, and connect people to live more sustainably.