Mend in Public

Join us  APRIL 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

at the NSCAD Library, 5163 Duke Street, Halifax

Everyone welcome!

Join us for an afternoon of activism in support of sustainable fashion!

Bring one or more items in need of mending, or come make a patch!

Supplies, tools, support and instructors on hand at the event.

Come learn a new skill, make a new friend!

• What you bring, if anything, is up to you!
• Clothing with simple repairs are advised - small darns or tears, seam repairs, patching or embellishment needed. But you don't need to bring anything! We'll have small embroidery projects to try.
• We willl have supplies on hand. You're also welcome to bring your own. 

This is a fun community event for anyone who wants to experiment with sewing/mending techniques and/or has an interest in sustainability, economizing, and community-building.

There are lots of great reasons to repair your much-loved clothing! Amongst them:

• By repairing items, you need not buy replacements, Save money!
• You are not creating waste by throwing items into landfills, or recycling items to countries already overwhelmed with excess textiles
• Mending is a very mindful activity
• There are lots of various approaches to mending, throughout history and cultures. You can take an academic approach, learning techniques from a specific time and place, or let your creativity guide you - there are so many ways to learn new skills!
• You can style a garment that's completely unique to you! 
• You are carrying forward very old practices, building a bridge between past and present
• Mending makes you more mindful of how you consume, and of the quality of the items you do buy
• Make the items you love last longer, so you can love them more!