RepairED - Just Sew Session
We’re running ‘Just Sew Sessions’ at our place on the first Saturday of every month in 2023 (excluding Easter). Join us for a sewing session where you can finally fix that item of clothing or cushion cover you’ve been meaning to get to.
We love repairing things, it’s a great way to reduce the amount of waste we require and produce. By repairing when we can, we’re saving money and the planet at the same time. It’s one of the easiest ways you can take action on climate change. Plus, it’s a great way to upskill.
How these sessions work:
The afternoon is split into three one hour sessions (1-2 pm, 2-3 pm, 3- 4 pm) with 10 spots in each.
Book the time slot you want and bring along 1-2 clothing or lightweight household items (cushion covers etc) for repair. We will supply all needles, thread, sewing machines etc. There will also be a selection of patches and buttons for you to choose from. Please feel free to bring your own if you have something specific in mind.
Our skilled volunteers will 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.
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 and Nikau Foundation, and support from Repair Café Aotearoa NZ and Repair Café International.
Booking link coming soon
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 Session’, 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