Free beginner sewing and repair workshops
Learn how to sew on a button, hem and repair a hole. Running from March to June across the city.
Learn how to sew on a button, hem and repair a hole. Running from March to June across the city.
By extending the life of your clothes by 9 months, you can reduce their carbon, water and waste footprints by 20-30%.
City of Sydney residents can choose from 1 of 12 free beginner sewing workshops in March, April and June.
Over 2 hours, teachers from Sew Make Create will show you how to repair the most common problems with well-loved clothes.
All tools and materials are provided, and you’ll receive a small sewing kit to take home for future repairs.
Tote Building, Monday 27 March, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Bookings essential.
Redfern Town Hall on Monday 3 April, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Bookings essential.
St Helen’s Community Centre, Saturday 17 June, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Bookings essential.
Harry Jensen Centre, Monday 19 June, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Bookings essential.
Cliff Noble Community Centre, Saturday 24 June, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Bookings essential.
Darlinghurst Community Space on Monday 26 June, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. Bookings essential.
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