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The Sustainable Wardrobe: Mending and Alterations

Ages 14 and older

2026-05-06 18:00:00 2026-05-06 20:00:00 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

Wednesday, May 06
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-06 18:00:00 2026-05-06 20:00:00 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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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.  

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Launch Pad | Adult |

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