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Clothing Repairathon August 10 at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market

Toronto Clothing Repairathon is excited to be back at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 10. Volunteers will be fixing and mending clothes for free from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bring those holey sweaters, ripped jeans and shirts missing a button and volunteers will do their best to repair them. If you’d like to learn how to do repairs, volunteers will be happy to show  and help you mend your clothes. First come, first served so arrive early to ensure your repair can be done!

Maximum two items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do clothing alterations, just repairs. Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event as we are dependent on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, and the time available to complete the repair. 

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Our volunteer app is temporarily unavailable but feel free to join our Facebook event, or just come, sit down and lend a hand.

Clothing Repairathon Jan. 5 at St. Lawrence Market

Toronto Clothing Repairathon is excited to host an event at St. Lawrence Market on Saturday, January 5. Volunteers will be fixing and mending clothes for free in the South Building, as part of the St. Lawrence Market Farmers’ Market. Find us in the tent behind the main market building at 125 The Esplanade on Saturday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, where we’ll be fixing clothing for free

Bring those holey sweaters, ripped jeans and shirts missing a button and volunteers will do their best to repair them. If you’d like to learn how to do repairs, volunteers will be happy to show you and help you mend your clothes.

Maximum two items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event as we are dependent on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, and the time available to complete the repair.

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events throughout 2019.

Clothing Repairathon at Moss Park Market Nov. 10

Rip in your coat? Tear in your jeans? Get your clothes repaired for free on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Moss Park Market (260 Queen St. East.) Volunteers will be mending clothes free of charge between noon and 3 p.m. Bring those holey sweaters, ripped jeans and shirts missing a button and volunteers will do their best to repair them. If you’d like to learn how to do repairs, volunteers will be happy to show you and help you mend your clothes.

Maximum two items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Hope to see you there!

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events.

Clothing Repairathon is Back at Taste of Regent Park Aug. 15

Mind the heat and get mending! Toronto Clothing Repairathon is thrilled to back in at Taste of Regent Park, Wednesday, Aug. 15. Volunteers will be fixing, repairing and mending clothes for free at Regent Park from 5-8 p.m. as part of the Taste of Regent Park Market. Find us at the market, stay for the communal supper at 6 p.m. and the movie at sundown. Psst… this week’s movie is Sister Act

Bring your busted jeans and holey sweaters to our table, where we’ll do our best to patch, mend and repair your favourite clothes. Please bring a maximum of two (2) items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event as we are dependant on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, and the time available to complete the repair.

Can’t make it? No worries! We’ll be at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m.

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events throughout the rest of 2018.

Clothing Repairathon at Taste of Regent Park July 4

Toronto Clothing Repairathon is excited to be fixing clothes at Taste of Regent Park on Wednesday, July 4. Volunteers will be mending clothes for free at Regent Park from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the Taste of Regent Park Market. Join us for the market and stay for the communal supper at 6 p.m. and the movie at sundown.

Bring your busted jeans and holey sweaters to our table, where we’ll do our best to patch, mend and repair your favourite clothes. Please bring a maximum of two (2) items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event as we are dependant on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, and the time available to complete the repair.

Reminder: If you missed us at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market, we’re back there this weekend. Find us at the market from 9 a.m. till 1 a.m. this Saturday, June 30.

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events throughout the rest of 2018.

Repairathons at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market Repair Days

Get ready for a summer of mending at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market. Toronto Clothing Repairathon is excited to be part of repairs days at the market this summer, with four dates planned. Find us at Withrow Park, located at 725 Logan Ave, from 9 a.m. to noon on June 16, June 30, August 18 and September 15.

So find those ripped jeans, holey sweaters and even those worn socks! Volunteers will be happy to repair them. Maximum two (2) items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event as we are dependant on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, and the time available to complete the repair.

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events throughout 2018.

Repairathon April 28 at Evergreen Brick Works

We’re sew excited to be at Evergreen Brick Works, Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Join us at the Brick Works, where volunteers will be mending clothing for free as part of the Kids’ World of Energy Festival.

So find those ripped jeans, holey sweaters, and even those worn socks! Volunteers will be happy to repair them. Maximum two (2) items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event as we are dependant on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, and the time available to complete the repair.

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events throughout 2018.

Repairathon April 14 at Toronto Public Library

Toronto Clothing Repairathon is excited to have its first event at the Toronto Public Library! We’ll be at the Lillian H. Smith branch (239 College Street) on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. Get your clothes mended for free by friendly volunteers – no library card needed!

Find those ripped jeans, that coat missing a button and those holey socks! Volunteers will be happy to repair them. Maximum two (2) items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event as we are dependant on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, and the time available to complete the repair.

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events throughout 2018.

Clothing Repairathon March 10 at St. Lawrence Market

Toronto Clothing Repairathon is excited to host an event at St. Lawrence Market on Saturday, March 10. Volunteers will be fixing and mending clothes for free in the South Building, as part of the St. Lawrence Market Farmers’ Market. Find us in the tent behind the main market building at 125 The Esplanade on Saturday, March 10  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., where we’ll be fixing clothing for free.

Bring those holey sweaters, ripped jeans and shirts missing a button and volunteers will do their best to repair them. If you’d like to learn how to do repairs, volunteers will be happy to show you and help you mend your clothes.

Maximum two items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Zipper replacements may not be possible at every event as we are dependant on the skill levels of the volunteers that day, and the time available to complete the repair.

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events throughout 2018.

Can’t make it? We’re finalizing the details for our next event in April with the Toronto Public Library, which will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more details.

Clothing Repairathon Jan. 20 in Regent Park

Don’t ditch your clothes, get them stitched! Volunteers will be mending clothes for free at the EarlyON Child and Family Centre (38 Regent St.), January 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring those holey sweaters, ripped jeans and shirts missing a button and volunteers will do their best to repair them. If you’d like to learn how to do repairs, volunteers will be happy to show you and help you mend your clothes.

Maximum two items per person to ensure we help as many people as possible. And keep in mind, that we don’t do alterations, just repairs. Hope to see you there!

As a volunteer-driven group, we’re always looking for sewers of all skill levels. We’re a friendly and fun group who loves sharing our skills and giving back to the community. Love to help out? Please sign up at app.repairathon.com to hear about upcoming events throughout 2018.

Can’t make it? Our friends in Newmarket are hosting a Repair Cafe on January 27. If you’d like to attend or volunteer, more details can be found here.

january 20 repairathon poster