Clothing Swap + Mending Meetup @Helix Cafe

6237 North Clark Street,Chicago IL 60660

03 November, 2022

Description

Join us (Emma of Handmade Whatever and Nandi of BLISS JOY BULL) for a clothing swap and mending meetup at Helix Cafe. Come to one or all events. Dates & Times: | Sundays: Oct 3 + Nov 6: 12:30 - 3:00pm| Thursdays: Nov 3 + 10: 7:00 - 9:00pmFor the swap: Bring gently used, clean clothing. We recommend bringing 2-20 items to swap. You don’t have to bring clothes to participate in the swap. Any leftover items will be donated to the Brown Elephant. For the mending: Got clothing that's holey, ripped, or stained? Bring 1-3 items to repair. We'll have sewing supplies and a sewing machine set up and we'll help you with your mending needs. The event is free! Pay what you can at the door. 20% goes towards Helix Education. Join Emma and Nandi (rhymes with blondie) at Helix Cafe to repair your holey, ripped, or stained clothes + a clothing swap! Bring 1-3 items to repairBring 2-20 items for the swapCome for some or all of the timeCome to one or all the meetups as neededGetting a ticket helps us know how many people to expectEven if you've never sewn before our mending meetups are a welcoming space to pick up a needle and thread for the first time. We will provide the following: Clothing racks + hangers for easy browsing + swapping Fabric scraps for patching + repairing holesNeedlesThreadScissorsEmbroidery thread for embellishmentOther mending toolsTea + snacks + you can BYOB A sewing machine(Optional) Mending Kit includes: Cotton muslin cloth for practicing stitchesVarious fabric swatches for patchingSharp darning needles in 5 sizes6 x straight pinsNeedle threaderSashiko thread (color may vary)Embroidery thread (color may vary)Dull darning needle for knit repairs (not shown)Visible mending booklet with instructions (not shown)Kits are available when you arrive to the meetup. Items won't be shipped.(Optional) Thread Snips: Only yellow thread snips are availableMakes cutting thread and fabric for patches that much easierCrafted from carbon steel for incredible sharpness and durabilityTheir concave blades are perfectly aligned and assembled with a long-lasting springThey're fantastic for sewing, knitting, crochet, macramé, weaving, embroidery, quilting, and trimming light - to heavyweight fabrics10 year warranty from the manufacturerThread snips are available when you arrive to the meetup. Items won't be shipped.If you'd like to bring your own materials: see our recommended list. Workshop Policies: Please review policies below before committing to a workshop If BLISS JOY BULL needs to cancel the meetup, we will notify you 24 hours before the class and give you the option of refund or reschedule. If you're unable to attend the meetup, email us 48-hours before the event starts. Some materials will be provided, listed above, are included in the fee. You may add an optional Mending Kit to take home with you. Tickets are non-transferrable unless you contact us before the event.Mask Policy & Accessibility: Masks are required to attend the meetup. Helix Cafe is at ground level. Helix Cafe has opened their space to small businesses such as BLISS JOY BULL; however, their coffee shop shows as permanently closed on Google. The address is correct!