Fabric Fix-It

Bring your textiles in need of mending for a night of repair and community at the NE Seattle Tool Library.

Need help getting your fabric back in tip-top shape? RSVP and come to the NE Seattle Tool Library the fourth Tuesday of each month for Fabric Fix-It!

We will have menders on site who can either offer advice on mending, or mend textiles for you. If your project goals are out of the scope of what we can accomplish in one evening, we will help you make a plan to carry out on your own.

Some common fixes include: hemming, patching small holes, reattaching buttons, and fixing or replacing zippers.

We are including a limit of two items at a time per person. If you have more items to be fixed, feel free to bring them, but we will prioritize fixing a few things for everyone over multple items for the same person! Feel free to bring supplies to fix your item, if you have them. We will have some supplies on hand. Please plan on sticking around while your items are fixed.

Want to mend at this event? Email marlee@seattlereconomy.org to sign up

Looking for more opportunities to grow your textile skills?! Join us at one of the tool libraries for Community Threads every second Saturday at the Shoreline Tool Library and second Sunday at the NE Seattle Tool Library. It's an opportunity to get crafty alongside your community in a co-working space! RSVP & learn more about our Monthly Community Threads.

ACCESSIBILITY:

• Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
• By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
• Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.