Sewing Repair Skills @ East Lothian Libraries

It's been another great term running our volunteer-led, free, sewing skills workshops at four East Lothian libraries! Lovely to see lots of the team at our most recent volunteer meet up in Haddington!

Each of our volunteers brings a wealth of sewing knowledge and experience and, collectively, our team can help you fix pretty much anything!

North Berwick Library: Mondays 2.30-4.30pm​ (term time)

Tranent Library: Wednesdays 10.15-12.15pm (term time)

Dunbar Library: Thursdays 9.30-11.30am (term time)

Haddington Library: Last Monday of each month, throughout the year (including holidays)​ 4-6pm

To book your place, please email or telephone the library you'd like to attend. (Young people 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult. No young people under 12)

Some of the latest feedback from our participants:

"I learned running stitch, whip stitch and ladder stitch! I repaired the inside pocket of my jacket and a tear on the outside. Everyone was very friendly, no judgement or expectations, just helpful advice and nice conversation"

"I learned to take up trousers. The ladies were very welcoming! They showed me what to do and then I attempted it myself. I enjoyed it and learned how to do what I couldn't!!"

"It was brilliant. I've taken up trousers and am gaining more confidence to cut material. I learned herringbone stitch!"

"I learned all about my new machine, lots that I had not known. The girls are all great at teaching"

"I'm joining curtains together to suit a new window width. I've learned to change foot and needle positions on the machine. The patience of the ladies is very welcome and I'm getting there!"