Join us for a fun and cozy evening of community, free “new” gently worn clothes, and the chance to upcycle your new acquisitions with a DIY mending class on-site with the one and only Cal Patch! Proceeds go to support Circle Creative Collective’s pay-what-you-can programs and The People’s Cauldron, a magical community apothecary in the Hudson Valley.
Let’s be gentle on mama earth together by acquiring clothes in a sustainable way, as well as share an old or new love of creative mending. Making sure our clothes keep inspiring others and out of landfills is a priority for Cal Patch, Jenna and friends of the People’s Cauldron, as well as our Circle team! Learn to embroider and do repairs by hand, infusing love into each stitch.
Patch It!
Mending is an essential part of maintaining your handmade or Slow-Fashion wardrobe, and the humble patch is your key technique. Cal will show you 3 different ways to patch a hole: Reverse Applique, Overlay, and Layered, various stitches that work for each method, and when to use them.
No prerequisite skills required.
WHEN: November 18, 5-9PM
WHERE: Circle Creative Collective Studio 62 Plains Rd, New Paltz
HOW: Tiered pricing structure of $40, $60, or $80 suggested donation. More is also welcome and will support both Circle Creative Collective and The People’s Cauldron in continuing to offer affordable and accessible programs! CLICK HERE to register and make your donation.
Please bring a maximum of 10-20 selected pieces of clothing on the day of the event that you’re ready to swap and imagine someone else will love for years to come. Also, please make sure that your clothing swap items have been washed!
PLEASE NOTE- due to Covid, we will have to limit the number of people joining us significantly. Sign up soon so you can join us for this incredible evening!
Tea will be provided! Please bring a snack or light meal.
Check out Cal Patch’s book Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified
Or visit her @ calpatch.com
Discover the People’s Cauldron: https://www.instagram.com/thepeoplescauldron/?hl=en
