Upcycled Patches Workshop

ReMix It, Asheville's upcoming creative reuse center, is teaming up with Asheville Tool Library to bring you an Upcycled Patch Workshop!

Design and create your own iron-on patch using upcycled materials — no sewing experience needed.

We'll start by sketching out ideas, then use sewing machines with a simple zig zag stitch to secure your design. Finally, you'll add a heat-activated adhesive backing so your patch is ready to press onto jackets, bags, hats, or whatever you want to customize.

All materials provided.

What You'll Learn

• How to sketch and plan a simple patch design
• How to use a sewing machine with a basic zig zag stitch
• How to apply heat-activated adhesive backing to finish your patch

What to Bring

• Your ideas and inspiration!
• Optional: a garment or accessory you'd like to patch on the spot

Skill Level Beginner-friendly. No prior sewing or crafting experience required.

Important Details

• This workshop is open to ages 18 and up.
• Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to check in and set up.
• Bathrooms and refillable water stations are available on site.
• Refunds are available up to 72 hours before the event.
• If a class does not reach a sustainable capacity, it may be canceled up to 48 hours before the event at the instructor's discretion. In that case, all attendees will receive a full refund.

Equitable Access We believe everyone deserves access to hands-on learning opportunities, regardless of income. That's why each workshop includes a limited number of Equitable Access seats.

To help us share these opportunities widely:

• Each participant may claim an Equitable Access seat once per quarter (every three months).
• These spots are first-come, first-served and limited by class size.
• If you've already used an equitable seat this quarter, we ask that you register at full price so others can benefit.

Please only claim these tickets if cost is truly a barrier for you — this helps ensure that those who need the support most can take part.

If you have any questions, please email Education@ashevilletoollibrary.org.