{"product_id":"repair-thread-sewing-textile-repair-newmarket-public-library-saturday-november-14-2026","title":"Repair Thread – Sewing \u0026 Textile Repair at Newmarket Public Library, Saturday November 14, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, November 14, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newmarket Public Library, \u003cspan\u003e438 Park Ave, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1W1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cbr\u003eNo previous repair experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a favourite piece of clothing or textile that needs a little attention? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepair Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beginner-friendly introduction to sewing and textile repair. Learn how to assess common fabric damage, choose the right tools and materials, and approach simple repairs with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough hands-on demonstrations and practical examples, you will learn basic hand-sewing techniques and discover how small repairs can help extend the life of your clothing and textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants can learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to identify common types of textile damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use basic sewing tools, including needles, thread and scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic hand-sewing techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to repair loose seams and small tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to mend small holes in fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to sew on missing or loose buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic patching techniques to repair worn or damaged fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to choose the right thread, needles and materials for different repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to determine whether a textile can be repaired and what materials may be needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach participant must bring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the workshop to work on with the guidance of the instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a learning-focused workshop, not a repair service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will learn how to assess your item, understand how the repair works and develop practical skills that you can use to repair similar items yourself in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile our instructor will provide guidance and support, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethere is no guarantee that your item will be repaired or that the repair can be completed during the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some items may require additional parts, tools, time or specialized knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is for you to leave with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew repair skills and the confidence to tackle future repairs yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis event is being held in partnership with York Region at the Newmarket Public Library, \u003cspan\u003e438 Park Ave, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1W1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartly funded by The Regional Municipality of York.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/2725\/7761\/files\/YORK-_6751547-v1-YR_logo_blue_002.png?v=1789495294\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"81\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NewMakeIt - York Region Makers","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":48068080664737,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/2725\/7761\/files\/newmakeit-fixer-in-residence-logo.png?v=1788882946","url":"https:\/\/www.newmakeit.com\/products\/repair-thread-sewing-textile-repair-newmarket-public-library-saturday-november-14-2026","provider":"NewMakeIt - York Region Makers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}