Learn to extend the life of your clothes by simple mending techniques with Deepika Prakash, founder of PatternReview.com. Hemming and mending are valuable skills that contribute to sustainable practices. Some knowledge of using a sewing machine may be required but not always necessary. The workshop will be limited to 15 people so we can learn effectively.

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Sew a Zipper Pouch

Learn to put smaller fabrics to use in this Repair and Renew Sewing workshop where we will be sewing a simple zipper pouch. While this project is simple, you will learn three essential sewing skills.

1. How to insert a zipper

2. How to add a lining

3. How to add interfacing to fabric

Supplies

1. Sewing Machine (there will be two sewing machine available at the library for anyone who is unable to bring their own)

2. 8.5" X 11" stable fabric

Want to create your own unique piece of fabric to transform into a pouch?

There is an optional cyanotype workshop on Thursday, June 13 at 1:00 PM. Participants will learn how to make cyanotypes on cloth, also known as sun-prints, a method of camera-less photography where you place objects onto pre-treated photosensitive material and expose them to light to create beautiful impressions.  You can bring your cyanotype to the sewing workshop and use it to create a zippered pouch. Register for the cyanotype workshop separately at: https://boxlib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cyanotype-workshop/

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Repair and Renew Sewing is a partnership between Sargent Memorial Library in Boxborough and Acton Memorial Library in Acton. We meet every month, but alternate locations between the libraries bi-monthly.