Calendar of Events

Check out our virtual and in-person mending classes and other in-person events!

1210 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

We're Open 1:30 - 6:00 PM
Fridays, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
- Open until 7:00 PM on the 25th
Saturday, 9/26 & Sunday, 9/27, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Troubleshoot Tuesdays, Tuesdays, September 22 + 29, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660

Bring your sewing machine or a garment you need help mending. We’ll spend 15 minutes troubleshooting your machine or garment. First come first served. This is a free event but tips are appreciated!

Darning Loom Workshop | Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | TICKETS

You got the darning loom. Now what? Learn how to use it in this 2 hour workshop! Learn my best tips and tricks for learning this neat little tool for making darning just a little bit quicker!
In this workshop, students will learn how to darn a patch using wool and cotton yarn. Learn how to identify knit fabrics, learn about the best tool and materials used to make repairs, and create a mending sampler to practice repair techniques!
This is an introductory class and all skill levels are welcome. Materials included. Bring your own loom, borrow a loom, or purchase a loom for the class.

Mending 101 | Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hoffman Estates Branch, 1550 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 | RSVP HERE

Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing clothes in this class for all skill levels, adults ages 18 and up. This workshop covers basic stitches, decorative stitches, patching, and repairing garments. Create a mending sampler to practice repair techniques.

Mending 101 | Saturday, October 3, 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Hanover Park Branch, 1266 Irving Park Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133 | RSVP HERE

Visible Mending Basics Class | Sunday, October 4, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Firefly Fiber Arts Studio, 2860 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 | TICKETS

Different stitches for repairing clothes with decorative stitches
Practical stitches for broken seams
The best tools and materials for repairing woven garments
How to identify woven fabrics
Each student will create a mending sampler to practice the repair techniques
This is an introductory class for all skill levels
Mending kit included in the ticket price

Darning Loom Workshop | Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | TICKETS

You got the darning loom. Now what? Learn how to use it in this 2 hour workshop! Learn my best tips and tricks for learning this neat little tool for making darning just a little bit quicker!
In this workshop, students will learn how to darn a patch using wool and cotton yarn. Learn how to identify knit fabrics, learn about the best tool and materials used to make repairs, and create a mending sampler to practice repair techniques!
This is an introductory class and all skill levels are welcome. Materials included. Bring your own loom, borrow a loom, or purchase a loom for the class.

Visible Mending Basics Class | Thursday, October 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | The Eco Flamingo, 4750 N Rockwell Ave, Chicago 60625 | TICKETS

Different stitches for repairing clothes with decorative stitches
Practical stitches for broken seams
The best tools and materials for repairing woven garments
How to identify woven fabrics
Each student will create a mending sampler to practice the repair techniques
This is an introductory class for all skill levels
Mending kit included in the ticket price

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