Large Meeting Room Cary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Ready to give your favorite jeans a second life and a splash of personality? Join visible mending instructor Mariko Sugimori of Mona & Zoe Mending for a fun, feel-good workshop where creativity meets sustainability.

In this upbeat, hands-on, 1.5-hour session, you’ll learn how to patch holes, cover up stubborn stains, and add some flair with decorative embroidery—all by hand. Whether your denim is a little loved or a lot lived-in, we’ll show you how to turn wear and tear into wearable art.

Some sewing experience helps, but if you’re a confident beginner with a can-do spirit, you’re totally welcome. We’ve got all the sewing materials covered—just bring your jeans! (No jeans? No problem. We’ll have fabric squares to practice on.)

Registration is required. Due to the popularity of our craft programs we are initiating a new registration process. Registration opens for Lexington residents on June 30. General public registrations will be approved to fill any remaining spaces after July 14.  After registering, you will receive a "Pending Confirmation" email. Once approved by the Programming Team, you will receive a secondary "Registration Confirmed" email. Any questions? Contact caryprograms@minlib.net. 

This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.

This class is sold out.

This class is full, but click here to be added to the waitlist.

This event is FULL.

Do you have any moth-eaten sweaters, frayed socks, or ripped jeans hanging in your closet? Join me at Weston AIC for an introduction to basic mending techniques that are also fun and artistic like patching, darning, and sewing a button. This is a beginner friendly class, and all materials will be provided. You're welcome to bring in a garment you’re hoping to repair for a consultation.

Buying fewer clothes and maintaining what you have is the best way to reduce your environmental impact. Visible mending not only promotes sustainability but also fosters creativity, saves money, and builds community!

Cost: $45 (materials included)

Date: Thurs, Jun 4 (10am-12:30pm)

Register here.

This event is SOLD OUT, but click here to be added to the waitlist.

Do you have any moth-eaten sweaters, frayed socks, or ripped jeans hanging in your closet?

Join us at BROOKLINE VILLAGE's Hunneman Hall for an introduction to basic mending techniques that are also fun and artistic like patching, darning, and sewing a button. This is a beginner friendly class, and all materials will be provided. You're welcome to bring in a garment you’re hoping to repair for a consultation.

Buying fewer clothes and maintaining what you have is the best way to reduce your environmental impact. Visible mending not only promotes sustainability but also fosters creativity, saves money, and builds community!

Attendance is limited to 20 participants on a first come, first served basis. 

Info here.

Immerse yourself in the art and history of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique rooted in practicality and beauty. Learn Sashiko's origins and its cultural significance as a form of mending, storytelling, and creative expression. Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to master this timeless technique.

Whether you're new to sewing or a seasoned artisan, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for this heritage craft—and your very own Sashiko masterpiece.

Location: 31 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

Cost: $110

Register here!

Join me at The Tangled Thread in Harvard, MA to discover the history of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique used to reinforce worn fabric and repair textiles, and learn its fundamentals through hands-on practice. Participants will create and stitch Sashiko samplers while gaining an appreciation for the cultural roots of this enduring mending tradition. This course is open to people of all skill levels, and all necessary mending supplies will be provided. Participants are welcome—but not required—to bring a garment made of woven (non-stretch) fabric that could use repair.

Register here.

Learn creative mending techniques like patching and darning to extend the life of your well-loved clothing and build a more sustainable wardrobe.  This course is open to all skill levels, and all necessary materials will be provided to create a mending sampler.  Feel free to bring your own clothing for repair, though it's not required.  Beginners welcome.

Open to ages 15+, all supplies included.

Tuition: $49.50 Members, $55 Non-Members

Address: 15 Nason Street Maynard, MA 01754

Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.

Register here!

Do you have any clothing that has rips, stains, or holes that you’d like to mend? Join me for an introduction to visible mending where you’ll learn creative techniques—including patching and darning—to give your clothing a new life! No prior sewing experience required.  

People of all skill levels are welcome to this course. All the mending supplies you need to get started will be provided. You are also welcome to bring items of clothing that are in need of mending, but that’s not required. The hope is that after this class, you can take these newly acquired skills to curate a more sustainable wardrobe by increasing the life of your clothing and keeping it out of the landfill.

Date: Monday, April 13, 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: 330 Homer Street Newton, Massachusetts 02459

Registration opens at 6:30pm Monday, March 30, 2026

Learn creative mending techniques like patching and darning to extend the life of your well-loved clothing and build a more sustainable wardrobe. This course is open to all skill levels, and all necessary materials will be provided to create a visible mending sampler. Feel free to bring your own clothing for repair, though it's not required.

Saturday, April 11 from 12:00—3:00 PM

Falmouth Public Library - Main Library (300 Main Street, Falmouth, MA, 02540)

Skill Level: Beginner

This program is intended for adults.  Register here!

Do you have any moth-eaten sweaters, frayed socks, or ripped jeans hanging in your closet? Join us at the Coolidge Corner Library for an introduction to basic mending techniques that are also fun and artistic like patching, darning, and sewing a button. This is a beginner friendly class, and all materials will be provided. You're welcome to bring in a garment you’re hoping to repair for a consultation.

Buying fewer clothes and maintaining what you have is the best way to reduce your environmental impact. Visible mending not only promotes sustainability but also fosters creativity, saves money, and builds community!

Attendance is limited to 15 participants on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will be available at the Patron Services Desk starting at 5:30 p.m.. 

More information here.

This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Join me for an introduction to basic mending techniques that are also fun and artistic like patching, darning, and sewing a button. This is a beginner friendly class, and all materials will be provided. You're welcome to bring in a garment you’re hoping to repair for a consultation.

Buying fewer clothes and maintaining what you have is the best way to reduce your environmental impact. Visible mending not only promotes sustainability but also fosters creativity, saves money, and builds community!

Attendance is limited to 15 participants on a first come, first served basis -- please arrive early to secure your spot.

More info about the Brookline Public Library - Putterham event.

This program is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation.

Do you have any moth-eaten sweaters, frayed socks or ripped jeans hanging in your closet?

Join visible me for this flexible, hands-on experience to learn to repair clothing artistically. Participants are encouraged to bring an item of clothing to repair; however, we will provide a fabric square to practice on for those without worn clothing items.  All the mending tools and other materials are included in this class.

Registration closes Mar 2.

Cost: $45 (materials included)

Register Here.

Join me to learn about the history of Sashiko, a technique to reinforce worn fabric and/or repair textiles, and work on some Sashiko samplers. All the materials will be provided, but attendees can also bring in woven (not stretchy) clothing they would like to practice this technique on.

This class is recommended for individuals with some hand-sewing experience. 

Registration closes Jan 19.

$45.00

**Offsite location - This event will take place at the Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington.

Learn to fix your knitwear with two fun and creative visible mending techniques this winter! Join me for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to use felting and darning as a mending technique to repair your rips, snags and sweater holes. 

Feel free to bring your own clothing to work on, or practice using sample fabrics we provide! Beginners are welcome.

Registration (opens 12/8) is required. Space is limited.

This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.

Presented in partnership with Lexington ZeroWaste Collaborative (LexZeroWaste) and the Munroe Centre for the Arts.

Join me for an introduction to basic mending techniques at the Brookline Village Library (361 Washington St. Brookline, MA)! We will be covering techniques like patching, darning and sewing a button.

This is a beginner friendly class, and all materials will be provided. You are welcome to bring in a garment you’re hoping to repair for a consultation.

This event is FREE thanks to the generosity of the Brookline Library Foundation. Registration opens on 11/13. If you’re interested, set a calendar reminder as spots fill up quickly.

Register here.

Join me at Weston AIC to learn about the history of Sashiko, a technique to reinforce worn fabric and/or repair textiles, and work on some Sashiko samplers. All the materials will be provided, but attendees can also bring in woven (not stretchy) clothing they would like to practice this technique on. This class is recommended for individuals with some hand-sewing experience. Registration closes Nov 10. Click here for more information.

Tickets: $35

Join me at Lucius Beebe Memorial Library (345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA) to learn a fun technique - visible mending - to repair knit fabrics and add beautiful embroidery embellishments. Feel free to bring your own clothing to work on, or practice using the sample fabrics we provide!

This event is FREE.

Registration for this event opens Wednesday, October 1 at 9:15 AM.

Join me at the Boston Public Library @ Faneuil (419 Faneuil St Brighton MA) to learn creative mending techniques like patching and darning to extend the life of your well-loved clothing and build a more sustainable wardrobe.

This program is open to all skill levels, and all necessary materials will be provided to create a visible mending sampler. Feel free to bring your own clothing for repair, though it's not required.

Registration required by phone (617-782-6705) or email (faneuil@bpl.org) .

Do you have any moth-eaten sweaters, frayed socks or ripped jeans hanging in your closet?

Join me at Weston AIC for this flexible, hands-on experience to learn to repair clothing artistically. Participants are encouraged to bring an item of clothing to repair; however, we will provide a fabric square to practice on for those without worn clothing items.  All the mending tools and other materials are included in this class. Registration closes Oct 20. Click here for more information.

Tickets: $35

ArtSpace Maynard - Maynard, MA

Learn creative mending techniques like patching and darning to extend the life of your well-loved clothing and build a more sustainable wardrobe.  This course is open to all skill levels, and all necessary materials will be provided to create a viable mending sampler.  Feel free to bring your own clothing for repair, though it's not required.  Beginners welcome.

Open to ages 15+, all supplies included.

Tuition: $49.50 Members, $55 Non-Members

Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance. 

Register here.

School of Fashion Design - Boston, MA

Immerse yourself in the art and history of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique rooted in practicality and beauty. Learn Sashiko's origins and its cultural significance as a form of mending, storytelling, and creative expression. Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to master this timeless technique.

Whether you're new to sewing or a seasoned artisan, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for this heritage craft—and your very own Sashiko masterpiece.

Tickets: $100 (materials included)

Register here.

Join me at Weston AIC to learn about the history of Sashiko, a technique to reinforce worn fabric and/or repair textiles, and work on some Sashiko samplers. All the materials will be provided, but attendees can also bring in woven (not stretchy) clothing they would like to practice this technique on. This class is recommended for individuals with some hand-sewing experience. Registration closes Sept 15. Click here for more information.

Tickets: $35

Woods Hole Public Library - Woods Hole, MA

Do you have any clothing that has rips, pesky stains or holes in it that you’d like to mend? This class offers a flexible, hands-on experience where you can bring in items to repair or practice mending techniques on a denim square we provide. Mariko will advise and teach repair techniques for sweaters, socks, denim and more. Registration is required as space is limited! People of all skill levels are welcome to this course. All the mending supplies you need to get started will be provided by the Woods Hole Public Library.  Mariko hopes that after this class, participants can take these newly acquired skills to curate a more sustainable wardrobe by increasing the life of their clothing and keeping it out of the landfill.

To register for this workshop, call the Woods Hole Public Library at 508-548-8961 or emailing whpl_mail@clamsnet.org.

**Offsite location - Town Tent, Lexington Farmers' Market, Worthen Road Practice Field

Join Cary Library and LexZeroWaste for a fun, beginner-friendly Mend-in-Public event!  Members of the LexZeroWaste textile working group will be making zokin—Japanese-style cleaning cloths—by repurposing old fabric. Come learn a new skill and leave with the confidence to extend the life of your textiles! No experience needed, and all materials are provided. We will have a few chairs but feel free to bring your own.  If you can’t stay, don’t worry!  The group will have zokin kits for you to take-and-make at home (supplies are limited).

Stay tuned for more Mending-in-Public events

Presented in partnership with Lexington Zero Waste Collaborative (LexZeroWaste) For more information about LexZeroWaste, sign up for their newsletter here. 

Create Your Own Handmade Needle Book – A Sustainable Crafting Experience!

If you have some hand-stitching experience and love working with fabric, this class is the perfect opportunity to get creative! You’ll learn how to craft a beautiful and functional needle book from leftover fabric scraps and notions—turning simple materials into a practical tool for your sewing kit. Needle books are the perfect way to organize and store all your essential tools, from needles to thread, and are a charming addition to any crafter’s collection.

Throughout the class, you'll practice essential hand-stitching techniques like running, whip, and patch stitches while crafting your very own needle book. This is not only a great way to hone your skills but also an enjoyable experience in upcycling fabric, giving new life to scraps that would otherwise go to waste.

By the end of the class, you'll have a completed needle book and the confidence to continue your sewing journey, knowing you’ve created something beautiful, functional, and sustainable!

Tickets: $37.89

Materials: $5 - $10*

*For more information and to sign up, click here.