Mending & Tailoring Your Clothes

Elmwood | Detroit Public Library

Learn to mend and tailor your clothes like a pro in our  four-part series, where you'll discover tips and tricks to revamp your wardrobe.

Elmwood Park Branch Library

Mending &amp; Tailoring Your ClothesWhether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect to learn the art of mending and tailoring to make your clothes last longer and fit better.Our expert tailor, Arnee Snowden, will guide you through various hands-on instructions to mend small tears, replace buttons, alter to fit, hem pants and skirts, and more. For your convenience, we will provide an optional $2.00 sewing kit that includes scrap fabric, tailor chalk, tape measure, and buttons. Let's mend, tailor, and embrace sustainable fashion together!

<h3> Sewing Series:</h3><ul><li>1st Week 10/5: Hand sewing techniques: Demonstrates 3-4 hand sewing techniques to get started on your tailoring journey. (Also available: a $2:00 Sewing kits including scrap fabric &amp; instructions)</li></ul><ul><li>2nd Week 10/12: Small mending/repair project: Don’t throw it out! Learn how to patch and repair holes; replace and sew buttons on clothing as well as jeans. (Also available: a $2:00 Sewing kits including mendable items to work on) </li></ul><ul><li>3rd Week 10/19: Bring an item to hem: Learn how to mark, cut, and hem using hand sewing techniques. (Also available: a $2:00 Sewing kits including tailor chalk, ruler, and pins)</li></ul><ul><li>4th Week 10/26: Bring a shirt or skirt to measure and mark to fit you. Adjust your garment to fit using hand sewing techniques.(Also available: a $2:00 Sewing kits including tailor chalk, tape measure, and safety pins)</li></ul>

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