Calendar of Events

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

Monday, January 5, 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Hand Darning 101 | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | TICKETS

In this 3-hour workshop learn hand darning techniques for mending your clothes. This is an introductory class to hand darning with visible mending techniques for all skill levels. This workshop is for adults 18 and over.
You'll create a mending sampler with rectangle, organic darning, and darning from the back.

Saturday, January 10, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Workshop | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | TICKETS

Frustrated with your sewing machine?
Threading or tension problems?
Need help sewing a small project?
Let’s get your machine up and running!

Wednesday, January 14, 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Hand Darning 101 | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | TICKETS

In this 3-hour workshop learn hand darning techniques for mending your clothes. This is an introductory class to hand darning with visible mending techniques for all skill levels. This workshop is for adults 18 and over.
You'll create a mending sampler with rectangle, organic darning, and darning from the back.

Saturday, January 17, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Mending Drop Off Day | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | TICKETS

ISO: ripped clothes to repair with visible mending
Looking for 100% cotton shirts or denim jackets
I will repair your item(s) similar to what you see on this and the last page
Price will vary per garment
This is a paid service. I’m looking for people who want to have their clothes repaired
Drop off anytime between 11am-4pm. No appointment necessary.

Monday, January 19, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Mending Meetup: Yarn & Darn Club | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | TICKETS

Come with your mending pile and questions
Meet at 1210 W Granville Ave at BLISS JOY BULL's Brick & Mortar shop
Stay for 2 hours or pop in for as long as you can
Chat and share clothes-mending ideas + fiber arts
Meet other sewers/menders
Informal/non-teaching workshop, but feel free to ask any repair questions
All fiber crafts welcome!

Thursday, January 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Visible Mending Basics Workshop | The Eco Cafe, 4754 N Rockwell Ave, Chicago 60625 | TICKETS COMING SOON

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

Sunday, January 25, 2:00 - 5:00 PM | Funk-it Clothing Swap | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | RSVP HERE

BLISS JOY BULL is excited to welcome in Funk It for a January clothing swap.
How do the swaps work? RSVP ahead of time so that we can ensure our inventory is perfect for you. When you arrive, pay the $10 swap fee, and hand over your items. You can bring up to 10 items - clothing, books, accessories in good, wearable condition. No shoes at this time, unfortunately.
We will assess your items and let you know your 'credit' amount. Based on the amount of items accepted, you'll be able to pick out that amount of new-to-you items from our curated swap selection. Any unused 'credits' are kept on your account and can be used at future swaps.
RSVP on the Partiful app

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