Loved Clothes Last: Upcycling Workshop @ North End Makerspace

Sew, What's Up? >>> * LOVED CLOTHES LAST: Upcycling Workshop at North End Makerspace* <<<

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Hello fellow Menders and Fiber Enthusiasts!

In this class participants will apply basic mending skills to refashion an unworn garment of their choice. Each participant will bring one to three unworn garments in any condition and learn three different ways to refashion them (with hand sewing, machine sewing and/or surface design techniques). Leave the class with a clear refashion plan and the steps to successfully complete your project at home, in a future class lead by Paige, or a future Fiber Arts Friday session at NE Makerspace.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING? Your own garments to be upcycled, photos or videos of upcycling ideas, sewing machine if desired. $5 material fee for sewing notions payable to the teacher.
Participants may choose to bring any specific threads, scrap fabrics or garments they want to work with. All sewing levels encouraged!

Hosted by Paige St-Pierre, a Seattle based textile artist, zero waste advocate and sustainable clothing specialist on a mission to normalize textile repair and reuse.

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED?
Botanically hand dyed, vintage and reclaimed fabrics, needles, threads, scissors will all be provided.

WHERE TO FIND SEWING SUPPLIES & FABRICS?
If you're in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, you can visit fabric store, Stitches.
If you're in the Greenwood neighborhood, you can find very affordable used sewing supplies at Seattle ReCreative.
Or, check out your local Goodwill in the linens section for basic sewing supplies as well, although, this can be pretty hit or miss.

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WHAT'S UP :: LOVED CLOTHES LAST: Upcycling Workshop
WHEN :: Thursday, June 9th, 7PM - 9PM
LOCATION :: North End Makerspace 12317 15th Avenue Northeast, #108
Seattle, WA 98125
SKILL LEVEL :: no experience necessary, but some machine sewing experience could be helpful
YOU BRING :: (optional) your own embroidery or fiber craft supplies supplies + your garments ready for an upcycle
*I'LL PROVIDE :: Botanically hand dyed, vintage and reclaimed fabrics, needles, threads, scissors will all be provided.
COST :: $35-$50 depending on makerspace membership +$5 materials fee due to instructor
HOST :: Paige // @paigestpierreapparel
** TRANSPORTATION :: Ample street parking and bus stops right in front of building
** COVID SAFETY :: Masks and vaccinations recommended

Message me any questions, comments or concerns. I'm here to help you be as successful as possible at mending and up-cycling your textiles!