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Visible mending. Repair your clothes with beauty

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2026-12-07 10:30:00 2026-12-07 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Visible mending. Repair your clothes with beauty Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending. Corio Library - Makerspace

Monday, December 07
10:30am - 11:30am

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Corio Library

Makerspace

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

This beginners' session will introduce 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, or practice with the materials provided by the library. 

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. 

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 |

TAGS: | recommended |

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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