There are so many reasons to extend the life of your clothes; reducing waste, saving money, personal expression, saying no to rampant consumerism and flexing your purchasing power.
Here at THE EXCHANGE we’re rolling out a series of workshops where we explore various ways of keeping those beloved clothes longer through repairs and creative updates!

In Hand Stitching Basics, you’ll learn essential hand-stitching techniques to repair and restore your wardrobe. Perfect for beginners and those looking to build sustainable fashion habits.

In this class you will learn-
•Backstitch: Your go-to for sturdy repairs in high-stress areas

•Blind hem stitch: Invisibly fix fallen hems

• Slip stitch: Seamlessly close tears and holes

• Knit repair: Fix those annoying little holes

•Button attachment: The right way to secure buttons that last

We’ll supply all the sewing supplies and practice materials, you bring 1 or 2 garments in need of minor repairs

Give your beloved clothes a second life! In this foundational workshop, you'll learn essential hand-stitching techniques to repair and restore your wardrobe. Perfect for beginners and those looking to build sustainable fashion habits.