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Repaired tote and grocery bags

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Tote Bag Mending
2026-12-01 18:00:00 2026-12-01 19:30:00 America/New_York Tote Bag Mending Bring in dear tote and grocery bags with broken straps, unraveling seams, and small holes and we will work with you to fix it using basic sewing techniques and patches. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Tuesday, December 01
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Bring in dear tote and grocery bags with broken straps, unraveling seams, and small holes and we will work with you to fix it using basic sewing techniques and patches.

This small scale mending program is designed to repair broken tote and grocery bags while also sharing mending techniques. Invisible and visible mending may be involved as the repair calls for or aesthetic preference dictates. 

Please make sure that bags are clean and free of debris and hiding objects. Sewing and fabric supplies will be provided. 

Registration is preferred. 

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

Already know how to mend and would like to hang out with others while you work? Please feel free to join us. No registration needed. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability | Maker |

TAGS: | Visible mending | Sewing | Repairs | How-to |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
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Mon, Oct 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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