Sewing Workshop - Intro to Mending, Alterations, and Upcycling

The Repair Room: Intro to Mending, Alterations, and Upcycling



3 hours Location East Point Class size 1 to 12 guests   $28 - $33 ($33 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $28/guest for 2+ guests. $100 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

The Repair Room is a guided sewing experience rooted in care, intention, and reconnection.
Over the course of this 3-hour gathering, we begin by grounding into the practice—learning foundational sewing techniques through hands-on exploration. Using muslin swatches, you’ll be introduced to the straight stitch, basic hemming, button attachment, and light shashiko-inspired mending and patching.
From there, the space opens.
Participants are invited into a supported repair session, where you’ll work on your own garments—restoring, altering, or reimagining pieces in a way that feels aligned and personal.
This is not just about learning how to sew. It is about tending to what we already have, moving with intention, and allowing the act of making to become both practical and restorative.
What you'll get
Foundational sewing guidance (straight stitch, hems, and button attachment)
An introduction to shashiko-style mending and visible repair
Hands-on practice using muslin swatches to build confidence and familiarity
Dedicated time to repair, alter, or rework your own garments with guidance
Access to sewing machines, tools, and shared materials
A supportive, beginner-friendly environment that honors your pace
Space to reconnect with your hands, your clothing, and your creative rhythm
Tea, music, and shared creative space
Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly Experience
What to bring
1-2 items you would like to repair.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

The Altar - Maker's Space & Mystique Boutique - 1526 East Forrest Avenue, East Point, GA

When you turn on to East Forrest Ave, enter through first gate and drive around to front of building. You will enter through the left most door on the front of the building.

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  • 5/5 from Victoria Dotto, attended Aug 2026: Great class! Lovely teacher and great group of women who attended. Very welcoming environment.
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The Altar
The Altar

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female Women-owned

The Altar is a makers space and mystique boutique opening its doors to blessed beauties, divine reflections, sacred sistas, powerful playmates, mystical beings, and magickal makers. When it’s not serving as a creative sanctuary, The Altar transforms into a boutique featuring curated treasures that honour artistry, ritual, and the beauty of intentional living.
Our workshops are as fluid and dynamic as the community we serve — always evolving with the seasons, the cycles, and the curiosities of our makers. From incense crafting to ritual adornment, from intuitive art to plant magick, our offerings are designed to inspire creativity, deepen connection, and nurture spirit. Some experiences are seasonal or offered only for a limited time, making each one a special opportunity to step into the moment fully.
At The Altar, we invite you to create, connect, craft, and commune with us. This is more than a workshop space — it’s a living, breathing gathering place where creativity and community meet the sacred and the playful.

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