As part of a project with The Scottish Library & Information Council, Central Library has recently launched its ‘Lend and Mend Hub’, located in the Media Centre.
The hub features six sewing machines and an overlocker that will help the local community to repair, reuse, and upcycle everyday items, with free access for everyone to keep items in use for longer, rather than them being thrown away.
Events
Get to grips with sewing machines with Hackley Design Studio
Monday 2 June, 10am-12pm
Monday 23 June, 10am-12pm
This class is designed for those who want to use sewing machines, for repair and creative projects but don’t have experience. It will cover threading machines, all core stitching techniques, handling materials and problem solving. This short one-off course is the best grounding to coming back into the library to use the machines in your own time.
Spaces are limited so booking essential. Sessions open for booking seven days in advance.
NB: This is a one-off course with the same session taught every Monday. Please only book on to one session.
Fabric Storage Baskets Project with Rachel of Hackley Design Studio
Monday 9 June & 16 June, 10am-12pm
Join Rachel of Hackley Design Studio for a two week project block, perfect to build on your skills learned in the introduction to sewing machines class. Great for beginners, this class will take you through some core techniques and help boost your sewing confidence.
Over the two weeks we will be making lined fabric storage baskets. These are super handy, make great gifts and are also perfect to keep your sewing kit in. All materials and equipment required will be provided, but feel free to bring some fabric along if you have something you would specifically like to use.
NB: The sessions take place on Monday 9 June and Monday 16 June