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Visible mending

Repair your clothes with beauty.
2026-09-04 14:00:00 2026-09-04 15:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Visible mending Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending. Corio Library - Makerspace

Friday, September 04
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Corio Library

Makerspace

Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending.

Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending. The session will focus on the Japanese techniques of Boro and Sashiko, using hand-stitching to patch and strengthen clothing. Bring in jeans or other items of clothing in need of repair for this hands-on workshop.

What to expect:

  • This is a hands-on creative workshop.
  • You will learn some basic decorative stitching techniques to repair torn or worn fabric with visible stitches.
  • The program is facilitated by a library staff member, and has a maximum of 6 participants.
  • Basic hand sewing skills are helpful but not necessary
  • You may bring your own items to repair or practice on material provided by the library.
  • You can take your project home after the session. 
  • It is a relaxed social environment and you are welcome to chat as much or as little as you like.

Bookings: 

Bookings are recommended to save your place in the program.
Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist. Bookings close one hour prior to the session.

Further information

If you have any questions about this program, please contact the library on the details below.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Connection | Nature & Sustainability | Art, Craft & Sewing |

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Corio Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0658
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This busy and vibrant branch serves Geelong’s northern suburbs. Highlights of this branch include zoned areas for study, reading and children’s activities, bilingual picture books, LOTE (Languages other than English) magazines, a learning English collection, World DVDs and a parenting collection. The library has a large meeting room for community hire, a range of accessibility features and a dedicated makerspace enabling discovery and creativity. Regular Baby, Toddler, Inclusive and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year. 

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Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Purl Jam - Knitting and crochet social group
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Preschool Story Time
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Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
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Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending.
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Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
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Join us for a relaxed knitting session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use... more
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Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
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This event is full
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Corio Meeting Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
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Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Sep 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Makerspace
Make new friends! Join our relaxed, play-based session that includes guided and free-play activities. Explore... more
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Preschool Story Time
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Embroidery Basics - Craft Connect
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece.
The Youth Mix
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Makerspace
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, and tech activities. Recommended ages 12-18
Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
This event is full
Purl Jam - Knitting and crochet social group
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Corio Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxed knitting session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use... more
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Tech help drop in
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