# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alteration and Fitting Help Open Sew - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Have a garment sitting in your closet that needs to be hemmed, taken in, repaired, or adjusted, but not quite sure how to fix it?About this EventHave a garment sitting in your closet that needs to be hemmed, taken in, repaired, or adjusted, but not quite sure how to fix it?Bring it to the Alterations Help Open Sew and get hands-on guidance with fashion designer and VCU professor, Amanda, while you work.This 3-hour open sew session is designed for sewists who have garments they want to alter or mend but need help figuring out what needs to be changed, how to approach it, or how to execute the alteration correctly.Bring 2-4 of your own garments and work on the projects that are most useful to you. Amanda will be available throughout the session to help you assess fit and construction issues, determine the best alteration method, demonstrate techniques, and guide you through completing the work yourself. Bring the garment you've been avoiding. Let's finally fix it.Suitable projects:Hemming pants, skirts, dresses, or sleevesTaking garments in or letting them outWaist and waistband adjustmentsFixing a gaping waistAdjusting shoulders or strapsBasic garment repairs and mendingOther straightforward alterations you're unsure how to tackleSuitable for beginner-intermediate sewists with basic sewing machine experience. Must know how to thread and use a sewing machine. Sewing machines will be provided if you do not bring your own.Supply List2-4 garments you'd like to alter or mendMatching thread and any necessary notionsExtra fabric if your alteration requires additional material - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bon-air/alteration-and-fitting-help-open-sew/100002000643218723 - **Event Categories**: art, fashion - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 140.56, max: 140.56, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bon Air - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: All Things New Sewing & Service - **lat**: 37.50501440000001 - **long**: -77.5757412 - **full address**: All Things New Sewing & Service, 9830 Midlothian Turnpike, Bon Air, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alteration and Fitting Help Open Sew - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/dac29f071f52ce252d2298299146a3324a6ab16f8bb0816c728bc1602105c081-rimg-w1200-h943-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1789159512 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alteration and Fitting Help Open Sew being held? - **A:** Alteration and Fitting Help Open Sew takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at All Things New Sewing & Service, 9830 Midlothian Turnpike, Bon Air, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Alteration and Fitting Help Open Sew? - **A:** Alteration and Fitting Help Open Sew is organized by All Things New Sewing & Service LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Alteration and Fitting Help Open Sew is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bon Air, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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