Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.

FREE

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https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/old-flame-presents-mending-101-5/

Grab your sewing machine and a pair of jeans with an unwanted hole-- we're going to fix them! Rebecca will guide you through the process step by step, sharing tips and tricks along the way. Don't let your beloved denim go to waste!

Use your own sewing machine from the comfort of your home and learn the steps to make a long-lasting mend that is inconspicuous. Attendees should have access to a sewing machine that has straight stitch and reverse capabilities. Best for sewists of intermediate, medium, and advanced experience. This class will not cover how to use a sewing machine-- make sure your machine is ready to go at the beginning of the workshop.

$45

Our friends at Circular Thrift are hosting us for a virtual talk! Circular Thrift's mission is to make reuse practical by tackling the textile waste crisis on a hyperlocal level while cultivating a global community around sustainability. 

Rebecca will share her expertise and knowledge on the circular economy. Learn about sustainable practices, innovative solutions, and how we can all contribute to a more environmentally friendly future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of circular economy concepts and textile mending!

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We are super excited to return for our second year at 78th Street Studios for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and community. The Rust Belt Fibershed Symposium is convening regional voices from across our local fiber and textile community.

Along with a panel of guest speakers in the morning, the afternoon will be immersive and hands-on: learning stations, vendor tables, a clothing swap, and more! Whether you're a textile enthusiast, designer, farmer, gardener, culture shifter, climate advocate, clothes-wearer (we know you are!), someone who sees the connections between all of our living systems, someone who wants to get plugged into a community, or simply curious about the power of textiles to create an enlivened future, this event is a must-attend.

The pop-up is free from 2-4 pm, and we encourage you to attend the speakers portion in the morning as well!

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Learn to darn! If you have holes in your clothes, we can help you learn how to fix them yourself!

This is an online class- please come prepared with 1-3 garments to mend. Holes should be no bigger than the size of a clementine/mandarin orange. We highly recommend starting with a sweater, but you can also mend items like socks, knit scarves, and medium weight wovens (i.e. cotten flannel, wool flannel, linen, gauzy fabrics).

Denim, lightweight fabrics, t-shirt material, leather/suede do not work well with this technique.

$30

Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.

$12

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https://greentreepl.librarycalendar.com/event/mending-101-workshop-old-flame-mending-1716

Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.

FREE

Signup + Info

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/old-flame-mending-presents-mending-101/

Join us via zoom to stitch with other menders + sewists, ask for mending or alterations advice, and connect on slow fashion. This is not a structured workshop but rather an online hangout where participants can share what they're working on, and where questions can be asked + answered by Old Flame Mending staff as well as others in the mileu.

The online mileu runs from 6- 7:30 pm, but you may come + go as you please, turn off your video, or make dinner while listening in.

Sliding Scale $3- $10

Join us at Old Flame Mending to stitch with other menders + sewists, ask for mending or alterations advice, and connect on slow fashion. This is not a structured workshop but rather a social sewing event where questions can be asked + answered by Old Flame Mending staff as well as others in the mileu. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but are welcome to use our thread, yarn, buttons, and fabric!

A light snack will be provided, and feel free to bring your own snack or beverage for yourself or to share. The mileu runs from 6-8 pm, but you may come + go as you please!

Sliding Scale $5- $15

Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.

FREE

Signup + Info

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/old-flame-presents-mending-101/

The Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is a one-of-a-kind genuine vintage vendor fair that melds community, creative inspiration and nostalgia. The Mixer began in 2012 by bringing together local collectors and small vintage businesses under one roof.

We're happy to return to the Mixer with clothing care items, bumper stickers, and our chainstitch pennants. We’ll also be able to take in any mending orders~ you could bring your mending pile in a bag, drop off all your stuff in need of mending with us, then use your empty bag for shopping!

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Grab your sewing machine and a pair of jeans with an unwanted hole-- we're going to fix them! Rebecca will guide you through the process step by step, sharing tips and tricks along the way. Don't let your beloved denim go to waste!

Use your own sewing machine from the comfort of your home and learn the steps to make a long-lasting mend that is inconspicuous. Attendees should have access to a sewing machine that has straight stitch and reverse capabilities. Best for sewists of intermediate, medium, and advanced experience. We will not be going over how to use a sewing machine-- make sure your machine is ready to go at the beginning of the workshop.

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https://www.oldflamemending.com/shop/p/sample-class

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Learn the basics of hemming your own garments by hand! If you have to shorten the length on your pants, skirts, and dresses often, we welcome you to join us. Some sewing experience strongly recommended. Participants should bring garments that are in need of a hem. Recommended items: slacks/ dress pants, non-formal skirts and dresses, chinos, jeans. Kit is included in cost of class that includes scissors, thread and needles.

Signup

https://shopcommunityed.ccac.edu/Courses/Arts_Crafts_and_Music/Hemming_Workshop.aspx

Learn to darn! If you have holes in your clothes, we can help you learn how to fix them yourself! Mend items like sweaters, socks, knit items, and medium weight wovens. Please come prepared with 2-3 garments to mend. Holes should be no larger than the size of a clementine/ mandarin orange. Items not recommended: denim, lightweight knit or woven fabrics, t shirts, leather/ suede. Kit is included in cost of class that includes scissors, yarn and needles.

Sign up:

https://shopcommunityed.ccac.edu/Courses/Arts_Crafts_and_Music/Darning_Socks_and_Sweaters.aspx

Learn the basics of embroidery: running stitch, backstitch, chain stitch, lazy daisies, and blanket stitch.

Sign up:

https://shopcommunityed.ccac.edu/Courses/Arts_Crafts_and_Music/Hand_Embroidery.aspx

Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.

FREE

More info + Signup:

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/old-flame-presents-mending-101-4/

Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.

FREE

More info + Signup:

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/old-flame-presents-mending-101-2/

The MakerDate Auction is Assemble’s annual fundraiser. This year, it will take place on September 7th at The Maverick. It takes the idea of a “date auction” & turns it upside-down to match people with local artists, crafters, scientists, technologists, & experts across many fields to learn a new skill or craft something amazing; it’s like a play-date for grown-ups!

Rebecca will be offering a mending class to the winner of the Old Flame Mending date auction.

Monies raised during the night will support Assemble’s free educational programming to empower people to create, connect, learn, & transform together. The possibilities are endless at MakerDate. It’s truly an experiential event!

Tickets + more info:

https://assemblepgh.org/makerdate-2024/

Learn the basics of mending on your own clothing by hand! If you've always wanted to learn how to sew on a button, sew up a seam, patch a hole, or repair small tears in a garment, we welcome you to join us.

Ages 18+ No prior sewing experience necessary.

Participants should bring garments that are in need of mending. Recommended items: clothes with a loose or missing button / hook + eye, items that have a small tear or items that have a hole in them. 

Tickets:

https://www.cafeconmigo.com/ourhappenings

Overproduction, overconsumption, and waste are a huge problem within the fashion industry, with consumers throwing away an average of 70 pounds (of clothing and shoes) annually. This problem can't be solved overnight, but we can all take part in reducing our impact; lengthening the lives of our clothing. 

Join us on August 22nd at 4:00 pm PST / 7:00 pm EST to learn The Importance of Mending with Rebecca Harrison, Founder & Lead Sewist at Old Flame Mending. Throughout the program, we will learn about Rebecca and why she founded Old Flame Mending, about the 10,000+ pieces she has saved, and what it is like to be a professional mender full-time. At the end of the call, we will also have a live mending session combined with a Q&A -- so bring your current projects or pieces you have questions about!

More info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/remake1/1338449

Find us on the Northside Saturday August 10th to celebrate Pittsburgh VegFest's 10th year. VegFest is from 11-5, free to attend and animal friendly. Live music all day, kids activities, animal welfare organizations, delicious veg food, and shopping.

Old Flame Mending will be slinging clothing care items, merch, and taking mending orders! Bring your mending pile to us.

If you have items to donate, bring them to our shop!
More info on additional vendor partners to come. 

Sign up here

In observance of Fashion Revolution Week and Mend in Public Day, join Old Flame Mending and Otto Finn to learn the basics of mending your own clothing by hand! If you've always wanted to learn how to sew on a button, sew up a seam, patch a hole, or repair small tears in a garment.

Old Flame Mending + Otto Finn will provide all sewing materials, but participants should bring garments that are in need of mending. Recommended items: clothes with a loose or missing button / hook + eye, items that have a small tear or items that have a small hole (holes should be smaller than a quarter).

Lightweight woven fabrics and lightweight- heavyweight knits recommended. Not recommended: denim, leather, heavy duty fabrics, sweaters, complex repairs like zipper replacement, etc.

With admission, participants will receive a sewing kit to take home, which will include scissors, a variety of needles, 1 spool of thread, embroidery floss, and a thimble.

We're organizing ways to get the word out + put together kits/ host! For more info, visit Fashion Rev.