Calendar of Events

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

Open Shop Days in August:

Wednesdays, 8/5 & 8/26
Thursdays, 8/6, 8/13, & 8/20
Fridays, 8/14, 8/21, & 8/28

Open Shop Days in September:

Fridays, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Saturday, 9/26 & Sunday, 9/27, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

We're Open 1:30 - 6:00 PM

Intro to Hand Darning Workshop, Saturday August 29, 1:30 - 4:00 PM | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660 | TICKETS

Immerse yourself in the timeless techniques of hand-darning and learn to repair your knitwear and knit fabrics! Passed down through generations, this meditative and sustainable practice of preserving your cherished textiles will help you give your worn out socks and sweaters a new life!
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.

Wednesday, August 26, 6:30 - 8:30 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!

Visible Mending Basics, Thursday, September 10, 6:00 - 8:00 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

Changing the Garment Lifecycle- Folk Skills Workshop, Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 - 7:30 PM | The Eco Flamingo, 4754 N Rockwell Ave, Chicago 60625 | TICKETS

This workshop is part lecture part hands-on experience. Learn the typical life cycle of a garment after it's purchased from a store. Where does it end up? How do you break the cycle of disposable culture? Learn the art of visible mending to extend the life of your garments. Participants will learn how to sew a patch with sashiko-style stitching.

Intro to Hand Darning Class, Thursday, September 17, 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Firefly Fiber Arts Studio, 2860 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 | TICKETS

Immerse yourself in the timeless techniques of hand-darning and learn to repair your knitwear and knit fabrics! Passed down through generations, this meditative and sustainable practice of preserving your cherished textiles will help you give your worn out socks and sweaters a new life!
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.

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!

Fabric & Notion Sale, Friday, September 25, 2:00 - 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 26, 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 27, 1:00 - 5:00 PM | BLISS JOY BULL, 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront, Chicago, IL 60660

I’m bringing out alllll of the fabric for a big fabric sale. There will also be notions such as zippers, bias tape, elastic, and more. Come through!

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