Sewing Fix-It Clinic

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Southeast Branch Library | Austin, TX

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Join us for a Sewing & Textiles Fix-It Clinic, where our skilled volunteers will help you mend almost anything made from fabric.
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Ripped jeans? Busted backpack strap? Fallen hem? Don’t toss it—fix it! Join us for a Sewing & Textiles Fix-It Clinic, where our skilled volunteers will help you mend almost anything made from fabric. This event is focused exclusively on sewing repairs, so bring your well-loved clothing, bags, or other textile items in need of some TLC.

What to Expect:

  • Work alongside experienced volunteers who will guide you through the process of mending your item.
  • We will provide tools, but feel free to bring any matching fabric, thread, or buttons specific to your item.
  • Learn to patch holes, reattach buttons, fix torn seams, and zippers!

Why Attend?

  • Save money by learning to fix your items instead of replacing
  • Learn valuable sewing and mending techniques
  • Reduce waste and extend the life of your items
  • Connect with a community who values sustainability and DIY

What to Bring:

  • Your clothing, bags, or other textile items that need repair (2 items maximum per person)
  • Any specialty materials needed for your item (optional)
  • A willingness to learn and be hands-on

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3916 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.

Clínica de Costura Fix-It 

¿Pantalones rotos? ¿Correa de mochila rota? ¿Dobladillo caído? No lo tires, ¡arréglalo! Únase a nosotros para una Clínica de Costura y Textiles, donde nuestros voluntarios calificados lo ayudarán a reparar casi cualquier cosa hecha de tela. Este evento se centra exclusivamente en reparaciones de costura, así que traiga su ropa, bolsas y otros artículos textiles queridos que necesiten un poco de cariño. 

Qué esperar: 

  • Trabaje junto a voluntarios experimentados que lo guiarán a través del proceso de reparación de su artículo. 
  • Proporcionaremos herramientas, pero siéntase libre de traer cualquier tela, hilo o botones que coincidan específicamente con su artículo. 
  • ¡Aprende a parchear agujeros, volver a colocar botones, arreglar costuras rotas y cremalleras!  

¿Por qué asistir? 

  • Ahorre dinero aprendiendo a arreglar sus artículos en lugar de reemplazarlos 
  • Aprender valiosas técnicas de costura y reparación 
  • Reduzca el desperdicio y prolongue la vida útil de sus artículos 
  • Conéctate con una comunidad que valora la sostenibilidad y el bricolaje 

Qué llevar: 

  • Su ropa, bolsos u otros artículos textiles que necesiten reparación (máximo 2 artículos por persona) 
  • Cualquier material especial necesario para su artículo (opcional) 
  • Voluntad de aprender y ser práctico 

La Ciudad de Austin se compromete a cumplir lo establecido en la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA). A solicitud de los interesados, se proveerán modificaciones razonables y acceso equitativo a las comunicaciones. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al (512) 974-3916 o al número de Relay Texas, 7-1-1.

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Where is it happening?

Southeast Branch Library, 5903 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, United States

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