Do you have a garment or two that have holes, tears, missing buttons, ripped seams or broken zippers? Bring them to this workshop where mending volunteers from Ragfinery will provide instruction on how to address these problems and teach the skills needed to fix them in real time. Participants will gain the insight into what tools are absolutely necessary to take matters into their own hands and have the confidence to mend their own garments at home.

All mending/repair materials and notions will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit www.wcls.libcal.com to register!

“Mending” refers to the act of repairing damaged garments using skills such as patching holes, tears & loose seams, replacing buttons, and darning knitwear to extend their lifespan.

Have clothing or gear that could use a little loving (i.e. rips, tears, holes)? Stop by for a FREE mending lesson from talented Ragfinery volunteers! Learn how to repair your clothes in real time and walk away with a fixed garment & a new skill.

Note that “mending” refers to patching, replacing buttons, darning knitwear, etc. Excluding more involved processes such as hemming and alterations.