Calendar of Events
Check out our virtual and in-person mending classes and other in-person events!
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Saturday, April 27, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |Â The Trashy Earth Market | Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 | MORE INFO
- Wrap up Earth Month with our junky jamboree at Gallagher Way featuring artisans who transform reclaimed materials into one-of-a-kind goods and promote zero-waste activities. Shop for home goods, art, planters, fashion, body care, stuff you've never seen before and more.
- There is no better way to show love for our one-and-only planet than to gather together as a community! We have nowhere else to go, so let’s go nowhere together.
- IMPORTANT: The rain date for this event is Sunday, April 28th, 11am-4pm.
RSVP on Eventbrite. Not required but highly recommended. By registering there, we will be able to communicate with you about updates, changes, and potential cancellations/contingencies due to weather. (The rain date for this event is April 28th.)Â
Saturday, May 4, 1:00 - 3:00 PM |Â Denim Repair Workshop | Lilla Barn Clothing, 5535 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640Â | TICKETS
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of denim repair, transforming those rips and tears into a conversation starter. Grab your ripped up jeans and let's make them wearable again.
- Dive into the basics of visible mending – no more hiding imperfections, let's celebrate them!
- Get creative with our vibrant fabric scraps.
- Learn mending techniques, from basic stitches to decorative designs.
- You can also bring a denim jacket, woven pants, or button down shirts. Garments with minimal stretch and made from natural fibers (cotton, linen, hemp) are recommended. If you're not sure what to bring, just ask!
- All materials, including denim scraps, needles, and threads, will be provided. Just bring your old denim and a daring spirit!
Some sewing experience is recommended, but if you’re feeling adventurous, don’t hesitate to join! This class is all about embracing imperfections and turning them into something unique. Your denim will thank you, and you'll leave with skills that will have you looking at clothing repairs in a whole new light.
Saturday, May 11 |Â Denim Repair Workshop | The Eco Extension, 4756 North Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60625 | TICKETS
n this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of denim repair, transforming those rips and tears into a conversation starter. Grab your ripped up jeans and let's make them wearable again.
- Dive into the basics of visible mending – no more hiding imperfections, let's celebrate them!
- Get creative with our vibrant fabric scraps.
- Learn mending techniques, from basic stitches to decorative designs.
- You can also bring a denim jacket, woven pants, or button down shirts. Garments with minimal stretch and made from natural fibers (cotton, linen, hemp) are recommended. If you're not sure what to bring, just ask!
- All materials, including denim scraps, needles, and threads, will be provided. Just bring your old denim and a daring spirit!
Saturday, May 11 |Â Mending Circle | The Eco Extension, 4756 North Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60625 | TICKETS
What’s a mending circle? Mend your clothing in community. Two heads are better than one, especially when it comes to your favorite sweaters or jeans! Bring 1-3 items of your holey, ripped, or stained clothing for repair. We'll have sewing supplies and a sewing machine set up and we'll help you with your mending needs.
- Come for some or all of the time
- Even if you've never sewn before our mending circles are a welcoming space to pick up a needle and thread for the first time.
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