Mending for Your Heart & Clothes

Join us for a cozy afternoon of communal learning at the Hall! Warm your heart as you discover how to mend clothes and refresh your wardrobe with a touch of love.

Kerry Randazzo of Dasterdly Custom Apparel will lead a lesson on several useful hand stitches that can be applied to a variety of basic mending and tailoring projects. These beginner-friendly stitches don’t require expensive equipment, making them ideal for aspiring sewists!

After the lesson, participants will have the chance to work on their own projects and receive one-on-one professional advice on how to apply their new skills to the garments they bring to the workshop.

Sewing materials, tea, and light snacks will be provided.

The workshop will begin at 2:00 PM(doors open at 1:30 PM) and will run approximately 45 minutes, followed by 45 minutes of 'office hours' and a clothing swap.

Capacity is limited so please register in advance. Tickets are on a sliding scale, pay what you can afford.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kerry Randazzo (She/They) is an apparel designer, patternmaker, and tailor with nearly a decade of professional experience. She currently works as a technical apparel designer for LL Bean and is the owner/operator of Dasterdly Custom Apparel, a local custom clothing/tailoring brand that serves southern Maine. Kerry feels that sewing proficiency can be a force for positive change, promoting self-expression, sustainability, and affirmation in people’s lives. Follow Dasterdly at @weardasterdly on Instagram!

SPECIAL VALENTINE'S CLOTHING SWAP
In the spirit of love and sustainability, we’re also hosting a Valentine’s Day-themed clothing swap at the event. Bring gently used items from your wardrobe and trade them for something new to you.

Whether you're looking for that perfect date-night dress, a cozy sweater to curl up in, or just something to bring a little more love to your wardrobe, you’re sure to find a treasure.

CLOTHING SWAP GUIDELINES

• Items should be clean and gently used
• Please send your items through the dryer before the swap
• Outerwear, shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, shoes, hats, and jewelry are welcome
• Please be mindful of the number of items you bring
• Shoppers will receive a token for each item donated and take turns
• Clothes that are not exchanged will be donated to Maine Needs

Host or Publisher Mechanics' Hall (Maine)