Clothes mending workshop

Name: clothes-mending-workshop
Start: 2024-09-25T12:30:00.0000000+01:00
End: 2024-09-25T15:00:00.0000000+01:00

Learn how to repair your clothes and extend their life.

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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

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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

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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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