Seam Repairs & Patching Using a Sewing Machine

Learn how to use a sewing machine to repair seams and make patches with minimal impact on the overall look of your clothing and textiles!

During this 2.5 hour workshop, students will learn how to repair seams and make patches using a sewing machine. The focus will be on minimizing the repair's visual impact while extending the useful life of clothing and household textiles.

About the instructor, Amelia Roberts: Amelia has led clothing repair workshops a number of times in the last 15 years. Her focus has been on minimally-visible repairs meant to extend the life of garments and common household items.

This class is a part of our Fabrics and Fibers Skill Series, which includes 12 classes and 1 event that hope to give you the opportunity to learn a variety of textile-based skills. If you sign up for and attend one of the classes/events in this series, you'll get a token for 10% off your next purchase at Seattle ReCreative to help you continue your creative journey!

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at info@seattlereconomy.org to discuss options.

ACCESSIBILITY:

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is 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 Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.org with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.