You’re invited to join our Sewing Circle, supporting the circular fashion movement with Repair Rewear.

We’re making sewing skills & clothing repair knowledge accessible to everyone.

What to bring?

Just bring your garment that needs repair. Ryder will offer advice on the following repairs:

• Replace a button, a hook & eye, cord in drawstring pants, elastic waistband

• Repair an open seam or worn area, a hole in a knit jumper

• Shorten shoulder straps

• Resize or shorten hem on pants

• Repair with “visible mending” Darning & Sashiko.

  If you're a beginner, no worries!

  BOOK:

• Beginners Intro Sewing Machine

• Beginners Intro Hand Sew

  Already an experienced sewer? Choose the session that best suits your needs:

  BOOK:

• Clothing Repair Advice

• Hand Sew Skills - Visible Mending

• Book a Sewing Machine 2.5hrs Unassisted

• Unassisted Attendance

  What We Provide:

• Beginners support & skills

• Clothing repair knowledge

• Access to sewing supplies & tools

• Free fabric swatches

• Access to sewing machines

• Friendly mentors to help assist you

  Our partnership with Repairs with Ryder in an extended format to previous Repair Circles— continues to bring regular public sewing circles to the Inner West Sustainability Hub’s shared education space

Who: This workshop is provided free to residents of the Inner West local government area. This is presented by the Inner West Green Living Centre, an initiative of Inner West Council and as numbers are limited, the workshop gives preference to residents of Inner West Council area. Search by address at Find Your Local Council - Office of Local Government NSW website to find your local government area, if you're unsure. Proof of residential address will be required.

Please contact us to join the waitlist if you live outside the area and we will let you know if a spot becomes available.

Accessibility: If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully please let us know. The site is accessible via paved pathways with a slight slope from street to buildings. 

For enquiries contact greenlivingcentre@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or text 0466 048 063.