Mending & Hemming Workshop
Schedule
Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Evergreen Brick Works | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Studio Dialectica and Evergreen Brick Works bring you a fun and creative hemming and mending workshop, where you'll learn new practical skills!
Learn the art of patchworking and visible mending techniques to give your old clothes a new life.
Bring your torn jeans, holey sweaters, and worn-out garments, and let's mend them together. Learn how to properly hem different types of garments, including pants and shirts.
This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced sewers alike. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a new skill and contribute to sustainable fashion!
🪡 What You’ll Learn:
- How to do a fitting and mark the ideal hem length
- When to hem by hand vs. machine (and how to do both!)
- Hemming tips for different types of fabrics and styles
- Finishing techniques for a clean, professional look
- How to take these skills home and do your own alterations with confidence
- Add patches
- Repair skills
đź‘–What to Bring:
Your own clothing that needs repairs, or that you wish to hem. Pants, shirts, and dresses that are too long.
Optional - your own extra fabric for patching (we'll have a selection of scraps to choose from), and a notebook + pencil.
✂️ We Provide:
- Sewing machines + tools
- Hand sewing materials (needles, thread, pins, scissors)
- Hands-on instruction and sewing demos
Where is it happening?
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 73.71
