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
Survival Sewing Skills Workshop with Repair What You Wear
Monday 28 April, 5.45pm - 7.45pm in Central Library
To celebrate Fashion Revolution Week 2025, this hand-sewing repair session is an excellent workshop that teaches core mending skills participants can apply to a range of their own items. By linking with Repair What You Wear online resources, it provides attendees with a toolbox to develop future skills and the opportunity to receive expert advice. It's a great opportunity for both beginners and experienced repairers.
Get to grips with sewing machines with Hackley Design Studio
No dates scheduled at present
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.