Black Sewing Network is proud to announce a new partnership with Chicago Sews for their very first community service event — the Mend-A-Thon. This initiative is part of Black Sewing Network’s Nationwide Charitable Sewing Day, uniting sewists across the country to repair and restore well-loved clothing while promoting sustainability and community connection.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM CST
- Location: Skokie Public Library
- Cost: FREE
- RSVP HERE
What to Expect
Chicago Sews invites community members to bring garments and household items that need mending. From missing buttons to small tears, skilled volunteers will help restore items and extend their lifespan.
Examples of items to bring include:
- Shirts with loose or missing buttons (participants should bring their own buttons)
- Pants with busted belt loops
- Small blankets with holes in need of patching
- Jackets with worn or torn seams
- Ripped pillowcases
- Other basic wearable items in need of repair
Why Attend?
The Mend-A-Thon offers more than just sewing help. Attendees will:
- Reduce textile waste while saving their favorite clothes
- Connect with neighbors and strengthen community ties
- Get assistance with repairs they may have put off
- Support sewists who are eager to lend their skills
The event is free to attend, and Chicago Sews will provide basic supplies, fabric remnants, and sewing machines.
Additional Notes
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RSVP: Attendees can register through the event sign-up HERE
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Sewists: Those who wish to bring their own machines are welcome to work on personal projects during the event.
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A Global Day of Service
The Chicago Mend-A-Thon is part of a larger Black Sewing Network Day of Service, taking place on the same day in six U.S. cities and additional locations around the world. On November 15, sewists everywhere will gather to give back through the art of sewing — repairing, creating, and sharing skills that uplift their communities. By collaborating with Chicago Sews, Black Sewing Network is helping to make this global day of service a reality. Each stitch made in Skokie will join countless others across the nation, weaving together a movement of sustainability, creativity, and care.
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