Textiles 101 Pop Up: Clothing Repair Lab
Free Program, Saturday, February 7, 2026, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Photo by Pulok Pramanik/the George Washington University.
Stop by the museum anytime between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. to see examples of visibly mended clothing and watch live demonstrations of bold, beautiful repair techniques with textile artist Alison Davis-Holland and a team of expert “Mend-tors” from Art on the Mend. Try your hand at time-honored methods such as “sashiko” stitching, patching, microweave darning and needle felting using provided garments and textiles.
Whether you are new to mending or a seasoned maker, discover how visible mending can transform worn pieces into renewed favorites — and celebrate the beauty of keeping clothing in use for a longer time. Join us and experience repair as both craft and creative community.
About the Exhibition
The impacts of overproduction and overconsumption in the global fashion industry are uniquely modern challenges, but promising solutions can be found in textile traditions from the past. Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion pairs historical garments from The Textile Museum Collection with works by contemporary fashion designers returning to more responsible uses of materials and resources. Learn more about the exhibition
About Alison Davis-Holland and Art on the Mend
Alison Davis-Holland is the DMV-based founder of Art on the Mend, a community-driven volunteer network dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to embrace creativity, repair and inclusion through visible mending circles and workshops. Powered by skilled “Mend-tors,” upcycled textiles and donated materials, the organization invites participants to rediscover the value of repair — celebrating sustainability, ingenuity and the stories hidden within well-loved garments.
How to Participate
This program is free and open to the public. Stop by the museum anytime between 12:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to participate. All materials provided.
Additional Information
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