The Mend & Sew Group meets monthly and is designed to assist people in completing upcycling, repurposing or mending projects.

These groups meet each month (excluding December) at the following times:

• Geraldine: 9am - 11am (every 4th Thursday of the month)
• Timaru: 2pm - 4pm (every 4th Thursday of the month)

Both venues are limited to a maximum number of six participants, so bookings are essential. Participants will need to bring their own projects and equipment (there are a limited number of sewing machines available).

For further information please email mendandsew@timdc.govt.nz   

Casual Sewing Machine Use

During the week there are sewing machines available for public use at Timaru and Geraldine libraries, Monday to Friday, during opening hours.

To use one of these machines, you will need to have:

• A current library card
• Be 16 years of age or over
• Complete a simple induction process to show that you already know how to sew and are able to use these machines safely

To access this service or to find out more, please ask staff at your local library branch.

For any sewing projects you will need to bring your own sewing equipment and supplies, as it is only the sewing machine that will be provided.