
Classes
Sewing on a button seems such a trivial thing, but knowing how to do it can reduce the amount of textile waste from landfill or incineration.
Textile waste is a growing component of the waste landscape. It’s found strewn across the Atacama desert in Chile, it’s shipped around the globe on cargo ships, and it’s taking up space in landfills everywhere. The problem grows exponentially when considering that 60% of clothing made over the last decade is petroleum based synthetics. When washed and dried in machines these textiles shed loads of microplastics into the air, water and soil.
We’re teaching sewing and upcycling skills to youth and adults as a way to keep these textiles out of the waste stream. We teach the care of clothing to minimize microplastics and how to identify quality fabrics that will last a lifetime with some repair skills.
See our events calendar for an overall view of all our Mend-it cafes and classes, you can also check out our classes below.
UPCYCLING CLASSES
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Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
SAT, MARCH 29
2pm - 4pmArt Salvage
610 E North Foothills Dr
Spokane, WA 99207
In this 90 minute hands-on class you’ll learn the basics of machine sewing including, getting to know the parts of a machine, sewing machine maintenance (how to clean, change a needle, and wind a bobbin), and how to use a sewing machine to create a small project using fabric scraps. All supplies plus use of Sewing Machines for students are included.Cost is $30
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Sew Your Own Undies
APRIL 12
1:30-4:30pm
Art Salvage
610 E North Foothills Dr
Spokane, WA 99207
Undies are a quick project and a great way to use fabric scraps or upcycled fabrics. In this class, you'll learn how to select fabrics, sewing patterns, and notions for successful underwear making. Using a basic bikini brief underwear pattern (available for all ages and genders), you'll sew your own pair of undies and learn how you can further customize and embellish your skivvies to achieve your perfect pair.Skills covered in class itself: selecting a size, cutting and sewing stretch knit fabrics, applying fold over or lingerie elastic
Skills covered in course materials: fabric options (stretch %, recovery, fiber content); elastic options; available patterns; adjustments for fit, gender, or accessibility; options for menstrual or incontinence underwear; how to create a pattern from your favorite undies. All supplies plus use of Sewing Machines for students are included.
Cost $45
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Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
SAT, April 26
2pm - 4pmArt Salvage
610 E North Foothills Dr
Spokane, WA 99207
In this 90 minute hands-on class you’ll learn the basics of machine sewing including, getting to know the parts of a machine, sewing machine maintenance (how to clean, change a needle, and wind a bobbin), and how to use a sewing machine to create a small project using fabric scraps. All supplies plus use of Sewing Machines for students are included.Cost is $30
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Sew Your Own Undies
MAY 17
1:30-4:30pm
Art Salvage
610 E North Foothills Dr
Spokane, WA 99207
Undies are a quick project and a great way to use fabric scraps or upcycled fabrics. In this class, you'll learn how to select fabrics, sewing patterns, and notions for successful underwear making. Using a basic bikini brief underwear pattern (available for all ages and genders), you'll sew your own pair of undies and learn how you can further customize and embellish your skivvies to achieve your perfect pair.Skills covered in class itself: selecting a size, cutting and sewing stretch knit fabrics, applying fold over or lingerie elastic
Skills covered in course materials: fabric options (stretch %, recovery, fiber content); elastic options; available patterns; adjustments for fit, gender, or accessibility; options for menstrual or incontinence underwear; how to create a pattern from your favorite undies. All supplies plus use of Sewing Machines for students are included.
Cost $45