The mending crew is the swap branch of upcycling and mending fabric and clothing. It’s vital community work that the swap needs to stay sustainable.

• If you’re interested in developing important fabric-related skills, such as using a sewing machine, making patches, embroidery, hand-sewing, cutting fabric, and potentially screen printing, or have skills to share on clothes maintenance, like de-fuzzing, steaming, and ironing, keep a lookout for new updates on this website or our Instagram @sjclothingswap.
• If you want to help organize mending crew, please email us at [email protected]. We hold virtual planning meetings every other Sunday, from 7 - 8 PM, on Signal.

Updates

We have an event this Sunday, February 23rd from 5 - 7 PM at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center!

• Drop in skill workshop
• Masks required; please do bring your own — surgical and KN95 masks available in limited quantity at the center
• All materials provided, including a variety of clothing with holes and tears, needles, and thread
• Visible mending guide provided by Art Pocket!
• Wheelchair accessible space

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