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
The teams from Repair What You Wear Aberdeen and Prolong are hosting a series of events within the Hub.
Get to grips with sewing machines with Repair What You Wear
Mondays, 5.45pm - 7.45pm in the Lend and Mend Hub, Central Library
Monday 18 November, Monday 9 December, and Monday 16 December
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
Tuesday 12 and Tuesday 19 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Lend and Mend Hub, Central Library (Two week block)
Wednesday 13 and Wednesday 20 November, 5.45pm - 7.45pm in the Lend and Mend Hub, Central Library (Two week block)
Over these two weeks we shall make fully lined fabric storage baskets. These are great for organising, perfect for keeping your sewing supplies in order AND make brilliant little Christmas gifts. Simply fill them with some goodies that your recipient will love (some gorgeous soap/smellies, tiny gin, their favourite chocolates etc) We have some festive fabric available for use but if you would like to use something specific it is advisable to bring your own.
PLEASE NOTE - we have made these baskets in previous project blocks so do note this is the same project.
Book A Place (Tuesday Morning Block)
Book A Place (Wednesday Evening Block)
Fabric Party Hats Project with Rachel of Hackley Design Studio
Tuesday 26 November & 3 December, 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Lend and Mend Hub, Central Library (Two week block)
Wednesday 27 November & 4 December, 5.45pm - 7.45pm in the Lend and Mend Hub, Central Library (Two week block)
Are you sick of party hats that don't fit, or just disintegrate? Yet another single use waste product? Well this block is perfect. I shall guide you through making fully adjustable, reversible fabric crowns - ideal for Chsitmas and any other celebration. You will be able to use any of the donated fabrics we have available but if you have a specific colour or fabric in mind, it may be advisable to bring your own.
Book A Place (Tuesday Morning Block)
Book A Place (Wednesday Evening Block)
Sew A Stocking Project with Rachel of Hackley Design Studio
Tuesday 10 & 17 December, 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Lend and Mend Hub, Central Library (Two week block)
Wednesday 11 & 18 December, 5.45pm - 7.45pm in the Lend and Mend Hub, Central Library (Two week block)
A perfect gift or just a way to personalise your mantle, join me to make a fully lined stocking. Use some Christmas themed fabric, or opt for a modern bright approach with bold colours. As always we shall have a selection of fabrics available for use but if you have a specific colour/ pattern in mind it would be advisable to bring your own.
Book A Place (Tuesday Morning Block)
Book A Place (Wednesday Evening Block)