Repairing rather than buying new is a great way to take climate action in your own life – and learn new skills along the way.
Bring along 1-2 clothing or lightweight household items (cushion covers etc) for repair – all needles, thread, and sewing machines will be supplied. We will supply a selection of patches and buttons, but you are also welcome to bring your own if you have something specific in mind.
Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as missing buttons, tears, holes, hemming, and basic alterations. There will also be a DIY table for those who are confident at sewing alone but may not have access to a machine at home.
These sessions will be held at Sustainability Trust on the first Saturday of every month, from 1-4 pm.
The afternoon is split into three one hour sessions (1-2 pm, 2-3 pm, 3- 4 pm) with 10 spots in each - please arrive ON the hour of the session you book.
At times, there may be a small waiting time, we invite you to bring your favourite book, check out our EcoShop library or meet a new friend while you enjoy some light refreshments.
Book and pay or give on the day. All koha goes straight back to our community of generous volunteers.
These workshops are made possible thanks to funding from Wellington City Council, Nikau Foundation and support from Repair Café Aotearoa NZ and Repair Café International.
Volunteers needed!
Do you know how to darn a sock? Are you handy on a sewing machine? Maybe you're a whizz at upcycling secondhand clothes or patching old jeans? We need you!
If you’d like to help out at these ‘Just Sew’ sessions, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you can’t sew, but want to be a part of extending the life of our clothes and reducing textile waste into landfills, get in touch!
Drop us a line at kim.tabrum@sustaintrust.org.nz