
WNC Repair Cafe Sewing & Mending Repairs
Hands-on repair cafe focused on clothing and gear fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with tune ups, zipper replacements, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs in a library workshop setting.
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Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.

Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
Hands-on repair night focused on clothing and textile fixes, from hand stitching to sewing machines and sergers. Expect practical help with mending, zipper replacements, possible machine tune ups, and occasional boot or shoe glue repairs.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.

Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.

Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.
Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.

Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.

Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.
Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.

Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.

Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.
Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.

Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.

Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.

Hands-on darning practice turns torn shirts, tote bags, or pillowcases into stitched, one of a kind patterns using just needle and thread. Starts with a basic demo, then guided time to mend lightweight fabrics (not denim).

Hands-on darning practice turns torn shirts, tote bags, or pillowcases into stitched, one of a kind patterns using just needle and thread. Starts with a basic demo, then guided time to mend lightweight fabrics (not denim).
Hands-on darning practice turns torn shirts, tote bags, or pillowcases into stitched, one of a kind patterns using just needle and thread. Starts with a basic demo, then guided time to mend lightweight fabrics (not denim).

Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.

Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.
Hands-on sewing sessions in a public library setting, focused on practical stitching skills and simple fabric projects. A community learning series with a calm, supportive vibe for building confidence at the machine.

Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.

Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.

Hands-on sewing lessons cover sewing machine basics and step-by-step construction of simple garments with guidance from local fashion house House of Sconiers. Supplies and machines are provided with registration, or bring your own machine.

Hands-on sewing lessons cover sewing machine basics and step-by-step construction of simple garments with guidance from local fashion house House of Sconiers. Supplies and machines are provided with registration, or bring your own machine.
Hands-on sewing lessons cover sewing machine basics and step-by-step construction of simple garments with guidance from local fashion house House of Sconiers. Supplies and machines are provided with registration, or bring your own machine.

A bring what you can take what you need clothing and shoe swap with free racks for adults and kids, centered on freshly laundered donations. Community minded, budget friendly exchange focused on reuse and mutual aid.

A bring what you can take what you need clothing and shoe swap with free racks for adults and kids, centered on freshly laundered donations. Community minded, budget friendly exchange focused on reuse and mutual aid.
A bring what you can take what you need clothing and shoe swap with free racks for adults and kids, centered on freshly laundered donations. Community minded, budget friendly exchange focused on reuse and mutual aid.

A cozy yarn meetup for knitters and crocheters to work on current projects, swap tips, and socialize in the library community room. Not a structured lesson—beginners can observe and chat, while experienced makers stitch alongside neighbors.

A cozy yarn meetup for knitters and crocheters to work on current projects, swap tips, and socialize in the library community room. Not a structured lesson—beginners can observe and chat, while experienced makers stitch alongside neighbors.
A cozy yarn meetup for knitters and crocheters to work on current projects, swap tips, and socialize in the library community room. Not a structured lesson—beginners can observe and chat, while experienced makers stitch alongside neighbors.

Laid back model builder meetup for static scale models where hobbyists bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and techniques. Welcoming for beginners through advanced makers, designed for ages 12+ due to fragile models.

Laid back model builder meetup for static scale models where hobbyists bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and techniques. Welcoming for beginners through advanced makers, designed for ages 12+ due to fragile models.
Laid back model builder meetup for static scale models where hobbyists bring finished builds or works in progress and swap practical tips and techniques. Welcoming for beginners through advanced makers, designed for ages 12+ due to fragile models.
Hands-on drywall fundamentals focused on cutting, patching, and priming for clean, paint-ready repairs. Learn practical DIY home-maintenance skills with guided instruction and take-home know-how for future fixes.
Hands-on drywall fundamentals focused on cutting, patching, and priming for clean, paint-ready repairs. Learn practical DIY home-maintenance skills with guided instruction and take-home know-how for future fixes.
Hands-on drywall fundamentals focused on cutting, patching, and priming for clean, paint-ready repairs. Learn practical DIY home-maintenance skills with guided instruction and take-home know-how for future fixes.
Hands-on hand dyeing class led by Jessica of WAXON Studio, with guided techniques to refresh and customize clothing and fabric. Bring your own threads or opt into a Tool Library tee for a colorful, beginner-friendly textile workshop.
Hands-on hand dyeing class led by Jessica of WAXON Studio, with guided techniques to refresh and customize clothing and fabric. Bring your own threads or opt into a Tool Library tee for a colorful, beginner-friendly textile workshop.
Hands-on hand dyeing class led by Jessica of WAXON Studio, with guided techniques to refresh and customize clothing and fabric. Bring your own threads or opt into a Tool Library tee for a colorful, beginner-friendly textile workshop.
Hands-on upcycling craft session making whimsical fairy doors while sipping coffee or tea. A relaxed morning meetup focused on diverting materials from the landfill and building community through simple DIY.
Hands-on upcycling craft session making whimsical fairy doors while sipping coffee or tea. A relaxed morning meetup focused on diverting materials from the landfill and building community through simple DIY.
Hands-on upcycling craft session making whimsical fairy doors while sipping coffee or tea. A relaxed morning meetup focused on diverting materials from the landfill and building community through simple DIY.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.

Hands-on drywall basics covering measuring and cutting, patching holes, taping and mudding, then sanding and priming for paint-ready walls. Practical home-repair instruction with tool guidance and take-home confidence for simple fixes.

Hands-on drywall basics covering measuring and cutting, patching holes, taping and mudding, then sanding and priming for paint-ready walls. Practical home-repair instruction with tool guidance and take-home confidence for simple fixes.
Hands-on drywall basics covering measuring and cutting, patching holes, taping and mudding, then sanding and priming for paint-ready walls. Practical home-repair instruction with tool guidance and take-home confidence for simple fixes.