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Did you know there’s already enough clothing on the planet to dress the next six generations? One of the simplest but most powerful ways to push back against fashion waste—and save money—is extending the life of the clothes you already own and love.

Join Conscious Closet Club at the Chicago Fair Trade Museum for a special session of Mend with Friends as part of Fashion Revolution. Together, we’ll stitch, chat, and take collective action during Mend in Public Day, an initiative of the world’s largest fashion activism movement, Fashion Revolution. Fashion Revolution campaigns for a sustainable, transparent, and fair fashion industry free of worker and environmental exploitation.

This event blends thoughtful conversation about ethical fashion with a hands‑on mending workshop for all skill levels. Whether you’re patching a beloved sweater, replacing a popped pants button, or just want to build your clothing repair skills, you’ll find a welcoming circle of fellow Fashion Revolutionaries.

Bring a favorite garment or two that needs a fix and get stitching, or just come for community, conversation, and fair trade snacks. We'll have supplies and mending mentors on hand to help with your project. You can check out our Fast Fashion exhibit if you haven't already!

Book your ticket at https://CFTMendinpublic2026.eventbrite.com