Penneys to launch free sewing repair classes in stores

Want to brush up on basic hand-sewing techniques, learn how to fix a zip or replace a button? Penneys have you covered 

Penneys is launching repair workshops

Want to brush up on basic hand-sewing techniques, learn how to fix a zip or replace a button? Penneys has you covered.

The retailer is rolling out free, monthly repair workshops in stores across the country in an effort to make customers "think twice before throwing things away".

The classes, hosted by local experts, will begin in April with sessions happening once a month in stores across the country until August. 

Each repair session has the capacity for 15 people, with stores hosting on average three one-hour to 90 minute sessions during the day, focusing on different sewing techniques; embellishment and upcycling.

Speaking on the Irish roll-out, Lynne Walker, Director of Primark Cares said the goal of the workshops is "to strengthen the durability of our clothes and keep clothes in use for longer as part of our commitment to become a more circular business". 

"Educating customers on repair is one small step forward in our journey.” 

Places can be booked in advance through Billetto, with Penneys' social channels posting details on upcoming workshops once they are available to book.

For those who don't get a place in the physical workshops, the retailers has also created a series of easy-to-follow videos, covering everything from how to thread a needle and basic stitching to sewing on buttons and zips, on the Primark YouTube channel.