A free repair workshop that will teach customers how to mend their clothes is to be held by Penneys in Dublin this week.
A couple of workshops will be held in Penneys Liffey Valley next Tuesday April 18 and will be hosted by Orla Kelly who is a graduate from NCAD. The workshops are free to attend, and bookings are now live on the Primark Billetto page here - for customers to secure a space.
For those who can't attend, Penneys have created instructional videos for customers to practise repair skills such as sewing. They include how to thread a needle and basic stitching to sewing on buttons and zips, available on the Primark Repair Hub.
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Lynne Walker, Director of Primark Cares said: “We’re delighted to be rolling out our repair workshops in Penneys stores across Ireland. Our goal is to strengthen the durability of our clothes and keep clothes in use for longer as part of our commitment to become a more circular business. Educating customers on repair is one small step forward in our journey.”
Orla Kelly, NCAD graduate and repair workshop host added: “I’m excited to work with Penneys on the rollout of Irish repair workshops and can’t wait to share my love for upcycling, customising and getting creative with pre-loved clothing with customers in store. My hope is people leave the workshops with a new way of seeing their existing wardrobe and the skills to adjust, mend and add their own personality to their clothes. With a few simple stitches, there are endless creative possibilities to repair and rewear your clothing.”
Repair workshops:
Location: Penneys, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Fonthill Road, D22 R6K8
Date: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Event: Repurpose and Relove Workshop
About: Join textile artist Orla Kelly for a 90-minute hands on practical creative sewing workshop. No experience is required, you will learn simple sewing techniques that will allow you to revamp and repair clothes you already have to give them a longer life. You'll leave knowing about different hand sewing techniques as well as some fun approaches to repair like hemming and ruching. We'll provide everything you need to take part in the specially prepared workshop area within our Liffey Valley store.
Booking Link: https://billetto.co.uk/e/liffey-valley-repurpose-relove-workshop-free-tickets-814861
Location: Penneys, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Fonthill Road, D22 R6K8
Date: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Time: 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Event: Embroider and Repair Workshop
About: Join textile artist Orla Kelly for a 90-minute hands on practical creative sewing workshop. No experience is required, you will learn simple sewing techniques that will allow you to revamp and repair clothes you already have to give them a longer life. You'll leave knowing about different hand sewing techniques as well as some fun approaches to repair like visible mending embroidery and patchwork. We'll provide everything you need to take part in the specially prepared workshop area within our Liffey Valley store.
Booking Link: https://billetto.co.uk/e/liffey-valley-embroider-repair-workshop-free-tickets-814936
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