Clothes mending workshop
Learn how to repair your clothes and extend their life.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 25 September 2024
12:30 - 15:00 - Location
- School of Engineering (Z Block), Atrium, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Kat Corbett kat.corbett@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
In this class, Meret from Re_Thrindle will teach you basic mending techniques, including how to fix seams and hems, reattach buttons, and do simple patching. Bring along an item that needs mending; all other materials will be provided.
What you’ll learn:
- A variety of stitching techniques and simple patching
- Beginner-friendly repair skills
- How to mend a much-loved piece of clothing
This workshop is ideal for fixing broken seams, missing buttons, and minor repairs and perfect for those looking to get involved in UWE Bristol's monthly Repair Café.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
School of Engineering (Z Block), Atrium
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
Accessibility
Venue information:
- Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Induction loop: No
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible. For more information about this event, please contact Kat Corbett at kat.corbett@uwe.ac.uk.
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