Intro to Mending Workshop

January’s theme at the EE Makerspace is Everyday Reuse! Learn how to repair your clothes in this month’s workshop with Kolby Holdsworth of Dire Woof. Kolby repairs and reworks items to keep them out of the waste stream. Learn how to patch and fix garments and never have to say goodbye to a favorite pair of jeans because of a rip in the knee again.

In this workshop Kolby will guide attendees through basic hand mending techniques like adding a patch to a torn item as well as mending with a sewing machine. Each attendee can bring their own item to repair during the workshop and learn skills to repair clothes and lengthen their lifecycle. Please note the guidelines for what kind of items to bring to class.  

This workshop includes two hours of instruction, access to sewing machines, and all materials necessary to patch an article of clothing. 

Item Guidelines: Attendees can bring one ripped or torn item of clothing to be repaired during the workshop. Items made out of woven materials such as canvas, denim, linen and cotton are ideal. Thicker fabric generally holds up better to repairs. Please do not bring stretchy items made of knit fabric such as leggings. Have a question on what will/ won’t work? Email us!