Sustainable Saturdays: Knit Repair Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn practical techniques for repairing common issues in knitted and crocheted garments, including fixing holes, picking up dropped stitches, reinforcing worn areas, and extending the life of handmade and store-bought pieces. Students will leave with the confidence to assess damage, choose appropriate repair methods, and save beloved items that might otherwise be discarded. This free workshop is intended to help reduce textile waste in creative ways and keep textiles in use and out of the landfills. Kyoka Akers is a fiber artist, designer, and creative educator with over 30 years of crochet experience. She is the owner of Koko’s Originals and Koko Kreates, co-founder of Hookers in the Park, and has taught crochet and fiber arts to beginners and experienced makers throughout the Birmingham area. Dates: Saturday July 18th, 2026 Time: 11AM - 2PM Location: Bib & Tucker Sew-Op Shop, 7001 Crestwood Blvd. Suite #806, Birmingham, AL 35210 QUESTIONS If you have any questions please send an email to Sonya Muhammad at sonya@bibandtuckersewop.org or give us a call at 205-386-0575. We thank you in advance for your support of this program and we look forward to sewing with you! #letssewbhm #sewingcommunity #bibandtuckersewop