Clothing Repair Clinic

Saturday, February 22 from 1:30-4:30pm

Class level: All levels

Age requirements: 18 and older

Teaching artist: Maggie McGlenn

Class fee: $30.00

Everyone has a few items in their closet they don't wear because of small but critical flaws —pants to be hemmed, sweaters to darn, stains that need covering, and so on. In this workshop, Maggie will provide individualized and specific instruction on basic clothing repairs. Students will bring in a few pieces of clothing that need simple repairs or alterations and Maggie will guide them through the appropriate fix.

The workshop will begin with a demonstration of a simple, universally useful clothing mend then transition to individual work time. At the end of the workshop, participants will leave with more wearable clothes and an increased confidence in their ability to care for and mend their wardrobe.

Required Supplies:

• Clothing to be mended (recommended 1-4 items)

• Hand sewing needles

• Multi-purpose thread (40-50 wt) in colors that match or complement your clothing to be repaired

Optional Supplies:

• Sewing machine (Machines are not required or necessary for most minor clothing repairs. TAC will have a few machines available for student use if necessary. However, if you would like to bring your own machine, please do.)

Provided Supplies:

• Fusible interfacing

• Scissors

• basic notions

Note: This class is scheduled from 1:30-4:30pm but participants may leave early if/when they finish their work.

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Bio:

Maggie McGlenn is a lifelong lover of fashion and has been making and altering clothes for herself, friends, and family since she started her first sewing lessons as a young child. Maggie recently returned from a year-long international research fellowship exploring the intersection of textile traditions, fashion, and environmental sustainability. Prior to her research travels, Maggie worked in the costume shop at Lawrence University, creating highly technical costumes and teaching sewing to her peers.