No sewing machine?
No problem! We can help.
- Do you have a puffer jacket with a rip?
- Is the hem on your pant leg undone and dragging?
- Does the zipper on your backpack keep separating?
- Do your kids have pants with holes or tears?
Come to the Repair Cafe on June 6 at 2:00 to learn how to do basic repairs without a sewing machine or sewing skills.
Our events are held:
- the first Saturday of each month
- from 1:00 to 4:00
- at the Prince Albert Science Centre in the Gateway Mall
Our objectives are to:
- reduce waste
- maintain and increase repair skills and
- strengthen social connections through a shared goal
What is a Repair Café?
- there are over 2,500 Repair Cafés around the world
- bring your broken household items in and we’ll work with you to attempt a repair
- typical items include clothes/sewing, small furniture items, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, toys, et cetera
- enjoy a coffee or tea and meet new people
- the international organization is located at https://www.repaircafe.org/en/
- watch a recent webinar that walks through the basics of hosting a community repair event