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The Sustainable Wardrobe: Mending and Alterations

Ages 18 and older
2026-04-28 13:00:00 2026-04-28 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Sustainable Wardrobe: Mending and Alterations Learn and practice hand sewing techniques to fix and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Bring an item of clothing to work on. R Main Library - Cook Room

Tuesday, April 28
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-28 13:00:00 2026-04-28 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Sustainable Wardrobe: Mending and Alterations Learn and practice hand sewing techniques to fix and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Bring an item of clothing to work on. R Main Library - Cook Room

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Cook Room

Learn and practice hand sewing techniques to fix and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Bring an item of clothing to work on. R

A variety of hand sewing techniques will be shared in this program. Attendees will be responsible for problem solving how these techniques can be applied and trying them out. The program instructor will reach out to attendees ahead of the program to identify skills.

Money Goals Month is a month-long library wide initiative promoting relevant techniques and goals for financial education, including budgeting and planning.  

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Launch Pad | Adult |

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