

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free textile repair workshop: Rags to Riches
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn how to turn scraps of material into handmade treasures as part of London Repair Week.About this EventJoin us on Saturday 7 March 2026 at the Artizan Street Library &amp; Community Centre to learn how to fix and repair your clothes - for FREE!As part of Repair Week, the  are joining forces with Alina Koztepe from Divine Couture London to host two clothing repair and upcycling workshops. See below for more information on each workshop.All skill levels and abilities are welcome! Please bring along:old clothes with holes, stains, rips, tears,scraps of material from homeplain items of clothing / fabric to add creative flair to rather than throwing awayIf you don't have any of your own materials, don't worry, some materials will be provided.Booking a free ticket is essential to participate in this 'Rags to Riches' workshop.See below for the schedule for the clothing repair workshops taking place at Artizan Street Library throughout the day – please note you need to register for each event separately:10 AM - 12 PM - Repair with FlairLearn how to do simple repairs on your clothing and other fabrics, turning rips, holes and stains into beautiful artistic features you can be proud of. Colourful patches and creative embroidery with give your old clothes new life.In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn the following skills:• Basic hand sewing, including:Repair stitches for ripsSewing on a buttonEmbroidery• How to mend holes and cover stains using artistic patches or embroidery• Developing an eye for changing old &amp; ‘ruined’ items into artistic features1 PM - 3 PM - Rags to RichesTurn scraps of material you may have otherwise thrown out into wall hangings, sofa arm covers, keyrings, necklaces or bracelets. Turn your would-be trash into beautiful handmade treasure.In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn the following skills:• Basic hand sewing, including:EmbroideryVariation of stitches for repair and creativity• Creating accessories out of fabric scraps (eg Fabric keyring / necklace / bracelet)• Giving new life to old clothes by adding texture and simple creative designs• How to compose and create artistic wall hangings for the home or as a gift• How to make a pair of socks from material scrapsAccessibility: Artizan Street Library &amp; Community Centre has step free access and a disabled toilet.About Alina Koztepe and Divine Couture LondonAlina Koztepe is a Deaf fashion designer based in the City of London, an accomplished seamstress, and the founder of Divine Couture London and more recently Deaf Couture C.I.C. With extensive experience in the fashion industry, she leads inclusive sewing and craft workshops designed to empower individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.At Divine Couture London, sewing is more than just a technical skill. It is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive experience where creativity flourishes, connections deepen, and every participant takes pride in creating with both their hands and their hearts.This event is being hosted by the City of London Corporation's Recycling Team as part of London Repair Week 2026. We are hosting several workshops throughout the day - please see here for all our events. Follow us on Instagram @GreenSqMile to keep up to date with all things green in the City of London.
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Artizan Street Library & Community Centre
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- **full address**: Artizan Street Library &amp; Community Centre, 1 Artizan Street, London, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Clean City Awards Scheme (https://allevents.in/org/clean-city-awards-scheme/22488072)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Artizan Street Library &amp; Community Centre, 1 Artizan Street, London, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Clean City Awards Scheme
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, fashion
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