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Mend and Make Do Workshop

BYO Repair Cafe

2025-06-05 13:00:00 2025-06-05 14:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Mend and Make Do Workshop Come along to learn the essentials of sewing and repair with our 'Mend and Make Do' workshops Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library - Wanga Creative Studio (West)

Thursday, June 05
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-05 13:00:00 2025-06-05 14:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Mend and Make Do Workshop Come along to learn the essentials of sewing and repair with our 'Mend and Make Do' workshops Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library - Wanga Creative Studio (West)

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

Wanga Creative Studio (West)

Come along to learn the essentials of sewing and repair with our 'Mend and Make Do' workshops

Discover the joy of creativity with "Mend and Make Do" workshops! These hands-on sessions are designed for beginners, focusing on essential sewing and repair skills.

Learn how to mend, customize, and rejuvenate your wardrobe with practical techniques and expert guidance. Whether you're patching up a favourite pair of jeans or crafting a unique accessory, our workshops will empower you to turn everyday challenges into creative opportunities. Join us to embrace sustainable living and unlock your inner maker!

For this weeks session, we invite you to bring in something you'd like some help on. Bring your worn-out threads and let's patch, stitch, and revamp your wardrobe together, one repair at a time. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

TAGS: | recommended |

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
armstrongcreek@grlc.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 4201 0672
Branch manager
Jen Brus
Hours

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

Mon, May 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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