Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Mend + Meal Mileu at Otto Finn with Mandu Handu
Join Old Flame Mending at Otto Finn to stitch with other menders + sewists, ask for mending or alterations advice, and connect on slow fashion. This is not a structured workshop but rather a social sewing event where questions can be asked + answered by Old Flame Mending staff as well as others in the mileu. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but are welcome to use our thread, yarn, buttons, and fabric!
Delicious vegan & gluten-free Korean cuisine by @manduhandu, available for pre-order only. Menus will be posted on @manduhandu 's ig or emailed upon request at manduhandupgh@gmail.com. BYOB if desired
$10 + meal of your choice
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Darning Workshop at Old Flame Mending
Learn to darn! If you have holes in your clothes, we can help you learn how to fix them yourself!
This is an online class- please come prepared with 1-3 garments to mend. Holes should be no bigger than the size of a clementine/mandarin orange. We highly recommend starting with a sweater, but you can also mend items like socks, knit scarves, and medium weight wovens (i.e. cotton flannel, wool flannel, linen, gauzy fabrics).
Denim, lightweight fabrics, t-shirt material, leather/suede do not work well with this technique.
Materials list:
-darning egg (alternatively, a small orange or other piece of citrus fruit that fits in your hand comfortably)
-yarn or embroidery floss
-variety of needles: darning, tapestry, embroidery
-scissors
*materials available for purchase in our kit
Hemming by Hand Workshop
Learn to hem! If you have a garment that is too long in the length, legs, or sleeves, we can help you learn how to shorten it to fit your body properly.
The first half of the class will focus on measuring, pressing, and two different types of hems: backstitch and invisible (aka “blind”). All stitching will be done by hand. During the second half of the class, participants will have the opportunity to measure + begin to stitch their own garments in need of shortening.
Taught by founder Rebecca Harrison.
Ticket includes a materials kit for participants to take home.
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Mend + Meal Mileu at Otto Finn with Mandu Handu
Join Old Flame Mending at Otto Finn to stitch with other menders + sewists, ask for mending or alterations advice, and connect on slow fashion. This is not a structured workshop but rather a social sewing event where questions can be asked + answered by Old Flame Mending staff as well as others in the mileu. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but are welcome to use our thread, yarn, buttons, and fabric!
Delicious vegan & gluten-free Korean cuisine by @manduhandu, available for pre-order only. Menus will be posted on @manduhandu 's ig or emailed upon request at manduhandupgh@gmail.com. BYOB if desired
$10 + meal of your choice
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
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Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Pop-up at Bellevue Farmers Market
Bring your mending pile to Bellevue Farmers Market in Bayne Park and we’ll take care of the rest! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks at the next market, and any orders not picked up then will be ready for pickup at Old Flame Mending in Avalon.
Hand Embroidery Workshop
Have you always wanted to learn how to embroider? Learn 8 basic stitches to cover up stains, personalize your mending, or create stand alone pieces of self-expression.
Taught by Meg Prall, our resident embroiderer!
Materials included with ticket in a kit that participants will be able to take home.
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Pop-up at Boheme (Pittsburgh Vintage Crawl)
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Mend + Meal Mileu at Otto Finn with Mandu Handu
Join Old Flame Mending at Otto Finn to stitch with other menders + sewists, ask for mending or alterations advice, and connect on slow fashion. This is not a structured workshop but rather a social sewing event where questions can be asked + answered by Old Flame Mending staff as well as others in the mileu. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but are welcome to use our thread, yarn, buttons, and fabric!
Delicious vegan & gluten-free Korean cuisine by @manduhandu, available for pre-order only. Menus will be posted on @manduhandu 's ig or emailed upon request at manduhandupgh@gmail.com. BYOB if desired
$10 + meal of your choice
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Mending 101: CC Mellor Memorial Library (Edgewood)
Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.
FREE
Signup + Info
*coming soon!
Mend + Meal Mileu at Otto Finn with Mandu Handu
Join Old Flame Mending at Otto Finn to stitch with other menders + sewists, ask for mending or alterations advice, and connect on slow fashion. This is not a structured workshop but rather a social sewing event where questions can be asked + answered by Old Flame Mending staff as well as others in the mileu. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but are welcome to use our thread, yarn, buttons, and fabric!
Delicious vegan & gluten-free Korean cuisine by @manduhandu, available for pre-order only. Menus will be posted on @manduhandu 's ig or emailed upon request at manduhandupgh@gmail.com. BYOB if desired
$10 + meal of your choice
Hand Embroidery
Have you always wanted to learn how to embroider? Learn 8 basic stitches to cover up stains, personalize your mending, or create stand alone pieces of self-expression.
Taught by Meg Prall, our resident embroiderer!
Materials included with ticket in a kit that participants will be able to take home.
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Darning Workshop with Next Season NYC
Learn to darn with Old Flame and Next Season! If you have holes in your clothes, we can help you learn how to fix them yourself!
Please come prepared with 1-3 garments to mend. Holes should be no larger than the size of a ping pong ball. We highly recommend starting with a sweater, but you can also mend items like socks, knit scarves, and medium weight wovens (i.e. cotton flannel, wool flannel, linen, gauzy fabrics).
Denim, lightweight fabrics, t-shirt material, leather/suede do not work well with this technique.
$65, includes materials + complimentary beverage
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Mend + Meal Mileu at Otto Finn with Mandu Handu
Join Old Flame Mending at Otto Finn to stitch with other menders + sewists, ask for mending or alterations advice, and connect on slow fashion. This is not a structured workshop but rather a social sewing event where questions can be asked + answered by Old Flame Mending staff as well as others in the mileu. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but are welcome to use our thread, yarn, buttons, and fabric!
Delicious vegan & gluten-free Korean cuisine by @manduhandu, available for pre-order only. Menus will be posted on @manduhandu 's ig or emailed upon request at manduhandupgh@gmail.com. BYOB if desired
$10 + meal of your choice
Darning Workshop Online
Learn to darn! If you have holes in your clothes, we can help you learn how to fix them yourself!
This is an online class- please come prepared with 1-3 garments to mend. Holes should be no bigger than the size of a clementine/mandarin orange. We highly recommend starting with a sweater, but you can also mend items like socks, knit scarves, and medium weight wovens (i.e. cotton flannel, wool flannel, linen, gauzy fabrics).
Denim, lightweight fabrics, t-shirt material, leather/suede do not work well with this technique.
Materials list:
-darning egg (alternatively, a small orange or other piece of citrus fruit that fits in your hand comfortably)
-yarn or embroidery floss
-variety of needles: darning, tapestry, embroidery
-scissors
*materials available for purchase in our kit
Mending 101: CLP Squirrel Hill
Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.
FREE
Signup + Info
https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/old-flame-mending-presents-mending-101-2/
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Hand Embroidery
Have you always wanted to learn how to embroider? Learn 8 basic stitches to cover up stains, personalize your mending, or create stand alone pieces of self-expression.
Taught by Meg Prall, our resident embroiderer!
$55, materials included
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Sweater Mending at Sam's Vintage
Sunday, February 16, 6:00pm- 8:00pm EST
Learn to darn! If you have holes in your sweaters or socks, we can help you learn how to fix them yourself!
This is a hands-on workshop- please come prepared with 1-3 garments to mend. Holes should be no bigger than the size of a clementine/mandarin orange. We highly recommend starting with a sweater, but you can also mend items like socks, knit scarves, and medium weight wovens (i.e. cotten flannel, wool flannel, linen, gauzy fabrics).
Denim, lightweight fabrics, t-shirt material, leather/suede do not work well with this technique.
Mend + Meal Mileu at Otto Finn with Mandu Handu
Join Old Flame Mending at Otto Finn to stitch with other menders + sewists, ask for mending or alterations advice, and connect on slow fashion. This is not a structured workshop but rather a social sewing event where questions can be asked + answered by Old Flame Mending staff as well as others in the mileu. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but are welcome to use our thread, yarn, buttons, and fabric!
Delicious vegan & gluten-free Korean cuisine by @manduhandu, available for pre-order only. Menus will be posted on @manduhandu 's ig or emailed upon request at manduhandupgh@gmail.com. BYOB if desired
$10 + meal of your choice
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Mending 101: CLP Downtown
Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.
FREE
Signup + Info
https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/old-flame-presents-mending-101-5/
Denim Repair online
Grab your sewing machine and a pair of jeans with an unwanted hole-- we're going to fix them! Rebecca will guide you through the process step by step, sharing tips and tricks along the way. Don't let your beloved denim go to waste!
Use your own sewing machine from the comfort of your home and learn the steps to make a long-lasting mend that is inconspicuous. Attendees should have access to a sewing machine that has straight stitch and reverse capabilities. Best for sewists of intermediate, medium, and advanced experience. This class will not cover how to use a sewing machine-- make sure your machine is ready to go at the beginning of the workshop.
$45
Virtual Talk with Circular Thrift
Our friends at Circular Thrift are hosting us for a virtual talk! Circular Thrift's mission is to make reuse practical by tackling the textile waste crisis on a hyperlocal level while cultivating a global community around sustainability.
Rebecca will share her expertise and knowledge on the circular economy. Learn about sustainable practices, innovative solutions, and how we can all contribute to a more environmentally friendly future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of circular economy concepts and textile mending!
More info + Registration
Pop-up at Boheme
Bring your mending pile to Boheme Shops and Old Flame Mending will get you taken care of! Orders will be ready in 2 weeks, either at Old Flame Mending in Avalon, through our delivery partner, Sol Refill, or via mail for a shipping fee.
Drop-off for mending only- no alterations (ie changes to sizing/ anything that would need to be measured + fitted)
*For specific logistical reasons, orders will not ready for pickup at Boheme.
Pop-up at Rustbelt Fibershed Symposium
We are super excited to return for our second year at 78th Street Studios for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and community. The Rust Belt Fibershed Symposium is convening regional voices from across our local fiber and textile community.
Along with a panel of guest speakers in the morning, the afternoon will be immersive and hands-on: learning stations, vendor tables, a clothing swap, and more! Whether you're a textile enthusiast, designer, farmer, gardener, culture shifter, climate advocate, clothes-wearer (we know you are!), someone who sees the connections between all of our living systems, someone who wants to get plugged into a community, or simply curious about the power of textiles to create an enlivened future, this event is a must-attend.
The pop-up is free from 2-4 pm, and we encourage you to attend the speakers portion in the morning as well!
Tickets + More Information
Darning by Hand online
Learn to darn! If you have holes in your clothes, we can help you learn how to fix them yourself!
This is an online class- please come prepared with 1-3 garments to mend. Holes should be no bigger than the size of a clementine/mandarin orange. We highly recommend starting with a sweater, but you can also mend items like socks, knit scarves, and medium weight wovens (i.e. cotten flannel, wool flannel, linen, gauzy fabrics).
Denim, lightweight fabrics, t-shirt material, leather/suede do not work well with this technique.
$30
Mending 101: Greentree Library
Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.
$12
Signup + Info
https://greentreepl.librarycalendar.com/event/mending-101-workshop-old-flame-mending-1716
Mending 101: CLP Homewood
Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.
FREE
Signup + Info
https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/old-flame-mending-presents-mending-101/