# Event Details - **Event Name**: How To: Mend Clothing Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn to repair clothing in a free half-day workshopAbout this EventSeam coming apart on your favourite shirt? Button fallen off your lucky jeans? No need to get rid! Learn how to repair your own clothing and ensure they're treasured for years to come. ELWA is funding 20 places for residents in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge to attend a half-day workshop for beginners to learn How To: Mend Clothing.In the workshop, textiles repair experts will teach you how to make common repairs by hand on a range of clothing items, practice your skills on scrap fabric, then try it for real!You’ll learn how to:Sew a buttonRepair a hemPractice a range of stitches: running stitch, back stitch, ladder stitch, invisible stitch, and learn when to use each oneProblem solve & mend various items of clothingLocation: The Sew London Project (Unit 33), Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Barking, IG11 8DGAll equipment will be provided, but we encourage you to bring in an item of clothing to that you’d like to repair.Please note that this is not a repair cafe. You’ll be expected to stay for the full duration of the workshop to learn to repair items yourself, through the guidance and support of our facilitators.This community event is led by The Sew London Project and Joy-Z, and is funded by East London Waste Authority.Need help completing the booking form? Email us at campaigns@eastlondonwaste.gov.ukTerms & ConditionsThis event is only open to residents in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham & Redbridge, due to funding requirements. If you live outside these boroughs, I'm afraid we will have to cancel your ticket.The workshop is suitable for attendees aged 14+, and under 18's must be joined by a parent or guardian, who will also take part in the workshop.You must book a ticket to attend as there is limited space. There is a waitlist and we will be in touch should a ticket free up.These sessions are completely free, but spaces are limited, so please give us notice if you can no longer attend.Not been able to get a ticket? Go to www.eastlondonwaste.gov.uk/howto to express interest in future sessions.This event is a collaboration between East London Waste Authority (ELWA), The Sew London Project and Joy-Z. By booking a ticket, you consent to your answers being shared with both organisations, for reporting purposes. Your personal information will not be included in any reporting, however the organisations may use your name and email address to contact you for follow-up (e.g. to share updates or request further feedback). You can opt out any time by emailing campaigns@eastlondonwaste.gov.ukSign up to our newsletter to hear about the latest news and other opportunities to get involved in.Agenda?: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AMArrive & Sign In?: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AMWorkshop Introduction?: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMBasic Hand Sewing Skills: stitches, buttons and hems?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMLunch / Free TimeInfo: Please bring any lunch or snacks from home, or shops are available in the shopping centre or on the high street.?: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMProblem Solving & Clothing Repair?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMWrap Up , Group Reflection, Next Steps - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barking/how-to-mend-clothing-workshop/100001981122044365 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fhow-to-mend-clothing-workshop-tickets-1981122044365 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Barking - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Vicarage Field Shopping Centre - **lat**: 51.5378955 - **long**: 0.0812334 - **full address**: The Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Ripple Road, Barking, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: East London Waste Authority (https://allevents.in/org/east-london-waste-authority/24218899) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7e183de5bda9b1785e09e00d7510d62dd65294a4f26341dacd4db7da03ad67ea-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771209916 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b013fd3cb265784a19a8742f282dca4cd49781017f0d5a5a9b5d6043f788bfa7-rimg-w400-h400-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771209916 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Ripple Road, Barking, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** East London Waste Authority - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about How To: Mend Clothing Workshop ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "How To: Mend Clothing Workshop", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7e183de5bda9b1785e09e00d7510d62dd65294a4f26341dacd4db7da03ad67ea-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771209916", "startDate": "2026-02-21", "endDate": "2026-02-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/barking/how-to-mend-clothing-workshop/100001981122044365", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Vicarage Field Shopping Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Ripple Road", "postalCode": "IG11 8DG", "addressLocality": "Barking", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.5378955", "longitude": "0.0812334" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Learn to repair clothing in a free half-day workshop", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-21", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/barking/how-to-mend-clothing-workshop/100001981122044365" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/barking/how-to-mend-clothing-workshop/100001981122044365", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "East London Waste Authority", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/east-london-waste-authority/24218899" } ] } ] ```