Make and Mend through Palatine Library is a community learning series for anyone who wants to learn by doing. Each Saturday session offers a new opportunity to explore practical skills, discover useful tools and equipment, and get hands-on experience making, maintaining, or repairing everyday things. Materials at booths to complete repairs are provided for free.
This Saturday's Theme is Threads and Treads.
Learn the basics of caring for and repairing your clothing and shoes with hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations. Practice simple repairs, explore common tools and equipment, and learn how to use them safely and confidently.
Learn the basics of caring for and repairing your clothing and shoes with hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations. Practice simple repairs, explore common tools and equipment, and learn how to use them safely and confidently.
Our booths will include activities and information on:
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Demonstrations of machines available in the Workshop
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How to thread, identify stitches, and basic operation
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Identifying which needle is best for different projects
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A booth about patching and mending whether you want them to be invisible or have a stylish visible mending flair
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Hand sewing basics
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Button Bar and Basics, check through our supply of buttons and learn how to attach them
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General shoe care tips like cleaning, conditioning, and other maintenance info
Special thanks to Palatine Cool Cities for co-running this event! Please bring in clothing and shoes to get hands-on guidance with them. Demos include alterations by sewing, sergers, and an overview exploring embroidery. Sign up begins on 9/5. All ages.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help lead repairs and organization at these events or that would like their business present should reach out to Selicia Applegate at sapplegate@palatinelibrary.org
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 19, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1:00pm–4:00pm
Location
700 N. North Ct.
Palatine, IL 60067
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Selicia Applegate, Workshop Manager (She/Her)
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