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Event Description

Do you have a favourite piece of clothing that is looking worse for wear?

In this workshop you will learn to repair and embellish your clothing making them a delight to wear again. Make the clothes you love last!

What is provided:
• A selection of fabric for patching
• Thread – sewing thread, embroidery thread, crochet cotton
• Pins and needles
• Scissors

What to bring:
• Your clothes that have stains, rips or holes that need repairing
• Feel free to bring any fabric, thread or embellishments you may like to add too
• And most importantly bring your imagination and enthusiasm!

When

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Thursday 27 April 2023

Contact

03 9243 1940

Where

Avondale Heights Library And Learning Centre
69 Military Road
Avondale Heights Victoria 3034
Australia
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Event Partner

Facilitated by Tamara Russell, a textile artist specialising in free machine embroidery, hand stitching and mending based in Melbourne. She has been making her clothes and mending since a teenager. https://karhina.com/

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