Community Mending Circle

The Nest is a sustainable fashion collective on a mission to fight the toxic cycle of overconsumption and textile waste through our decluttering services, secondhand store, community events, and educational workshops.Together, we inspire authenticity and sustainability by shifting mindsets, encouraging slow consumption, and ultimately diverting textile waste out of landfills.Based in Providence, RI.

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A DIY Mending Accountability Group to fix any holes, rips, and give some love to your favorite clothes to elongate their life.

Missing a button? Have a hole in your sock? Want to embroider over a stain?Bring your mending projects to our Community Mending Circle and we will help you make them wearable again. Hosted by expert mender and tailor Carlin Ash.Supplies Provided!Projects we Encourage you to Bring:<ul><li>Patching a hole in denim</li><li>Sewing a button back on</li><li>Basic hand stitching</li><li>Learn how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and mend minor rips in clothing</li><li>Fix rips and holes in clothing</li><li>Learn how to hand sew on a patch</li><li>Shaving pilled sweaters</li><li>Holes in sweaters</li><li>Sashiko style mending</li><li>Have other projects? We can't guarantee we know how to fix it immediately but, we love problem solving and are here to help figure a project out.</li></ul>All levels of stitchers and upcyclers are welcome to attend! As an alternative to buying new things, we see upcycling as a way to be sustainable, show creativity, and work together to fight the fashion crisis. Accessibility. Please reach out to us at shop@thenestpvd.com for any accessibility questions or accommodation needs for this event. By signing up for this class you agree to grant The Nest the right to take and use photographs, video recordings, and/or audio recordings of you during the event. You understand that these materials may be used for promotional purposes, including print and digital marketing, social media, and other advertising mediums. You acknowledge that your name and identity may be associated with these images, and you waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product. Furthermore, you release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless The Nest from any claims, demands, and liabilities that may arise from the use of these photographs or recordings.

Meet your Host: Carlin Ash Carlin Ash is a tailor and sewist specializing in visible mending, denim repair, and hand-stitching. Her mission as a tailor is to help people live more sustainably by extending the life of their garments and keeping their favorite clothes in good shape. She has a particular love for helping clients restore or preserve sentimental and well-loved garments.In addition to tailoring, Carlin is an illustrator and fiber artist with a passion for weaving and embroidery. Because every mend is unique, her multidisciplinary background helps her bring creative solutions to every garment she works on. Whether it’s darning, embroidered patches, knit repair, denim patching, or sashiko-style reinforcement, Carlin’s got you covered!

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