Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) — 40 College Ave., Somerville, MA
Handsewing For Mending will focus on hand sewing techniques that can be used to repair seams, hems, tears, and more. Participants will learn about tools and materials for hand sewing, a variety of stitches, and when to apply them to restore garments back to wearability. About the Presenter: Jessamy Shay Kilcollins is a textile artist, educator, and sustainable fashion designer who uses secondhand materials and handcraft processes to interrogate the roles of consumption and consumerism in modern society. She earned a BFA in Fibers and Certificate in Fashion Design from the Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and has taught mending at Harvard Art Museums, the Farnsworth Museum, and Patagonia, among others. See her work at www.jessamyshay.com. Questions? This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library. Thanks, Friends!