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Saturday Sewing Repairer - Redbridge House Hub 10pm-1pm
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
3 hrs/Week
Red Bridge House, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3EW, UK
1 spot left
Contact person
Share Repair
Provided
Reimbursement of costs
Share and Repair
#127059
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We need a regular Saturday sewer who can mend a variety of items and garments that are booked by the public, at our Hub on the Lower Bristol Road.
Essential skills:
- Strong experience of repairing
- Must be proficient in both hand and machine-sewing techniques to ensure stitches lock securely and don't unravel.
- Able to handle a wide range of textiles (e.g., silks, denims, stretch knits, and leathers).
- Knowing when to use a sewing machine vs. simple needle and thread to achieve a strong, invisible fix.
- Good communication with the public—explaining problems, what can and can’t be repaired, and involving the item owner in the process. Lateral thinking - finding safe and cost effective ways to keep items in use for longer
Desirable:
- Basic Mechanical Troubleshooting: Sewing machines get out of time, break needles, and suffer thread tension issues, an ability to problem solve and help fix issues.
Related to
Hosting
Administration
Supervising
Nature & sustainability
Community & family
Education
Suitable for corporate volunteers
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