# Event Details - **Event Name**: Afternoon Hand Sewing Repairs and Upcycling - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Breathe new life into your old / damaged clothes and household items by learning hand stitching skills in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.About this EventHand Sewing Repairs and UpcyclingBreathe new life into your old / damaged clothes and household items by learning hand stitching skills in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.We will start the session by learning fundamental hand stitching skills, and practising those until you feel comfortable. Then you'll spend the rest of the session either repairing or upcycling something you've brought along.Brought to you by fashion designer & seamstress Alina Koztepe, through Deaf Couture C.I.C. with funding support from Town Legal LLP. All experience levels are welcome, and a BSL interpreter will be present.You will learn:How to thread a needleHow to start & finish a stitchRunning stitchBack stitchBasting stitchHow to sew buttonsHow to fix holesHow to fix rips & tearsWhat to bring:(Materials provided if you don't have anything to work on)Clothes or other fabric with rips/tearsStained clothes/fabricClothes or fabric with holesClothes which need the hems altering (eg trousers or shirt sleeves)Scraps of material to make an art piece or jewelleryPlease refer to the above guidelines for what to bring, as some issues such as resizing, adding zips or anything which may need a sewing machine will not be fixable in this time. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/afternoon-hand-sewing-repairs-and-upcycling/100001999165347370 - **Event Categories**: art, fashion - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Artizan Street Library & Community Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Artizan Street Library & Community Centre - **lat**: 51.5156765 - **long**: -0.0769106 - **full address**: Artizan Street Library & Community Centre, 1 Artizan Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Afternoon Hand Sewing Repairs and Upcycling - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6aa1ba70054938d2bf14838f9da5ae09127ef485e3259a0d0d12273cdca1626f-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1789507088 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Afternoon Hand Sewing Repairs and Upcycling being held? - **A:** Afternoon Hand Sewing Repairs and Upcycling takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Artizan Street Library & Community Centre, 1 Artizan Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Afternoon Hand Sewing Repairs and Upcycling? - **A:** Afternoon Hand Sewing Repairs and Upcycling is organized by Deaf Couture C.I.C.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Afternoon Hand Sewing Repairs and Upcycling 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 London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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