Sewing
Whether you're making clothes, creating an amazing costume for Armageddon, or mending you'll find useful resources at the Library.
Sewing
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Try searching CINCH, our directory of Christchurch & Canterbury community organisations and courses.
- Sewing and dress making
See also: Fashion Technology and Design at Ara
Creativebug
Get making with Creativebug. Access thousands of online art and craft video classes for free.
Sewing by the seaside
Need to repair or make a piece of clothing but don't have a sewing machine? New Brighton Library now has a sewing machine for public use.
Sewing, overlocker and embroidery machines
Sewing machines are available at five libraries: Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Matatiki Hornby Centre, New Brighton, South, and Tūranga.
A Stitch in Time – Crafting for Wellbeing
Ahead of an event with the Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild, Fay suggests resources for stitchers and sewing fans.
Cosplay and costuming
Costuming in the catalogue
Cosplay and costuming
Anime Cafe Staff at Japan Day 2012: Picturing Canterbury
Five people in maid outfits onstage at Japan Day advertising an anime cafe, 2012. An image from Canterbury Stories.
King Lear performed by the Canterbury Repertory Theatre
Photo taken at the Christchurch Art Gallery to publicise Canterbury Repertory Theatre's production of King Lear, 2016.
Picturing Canterbury: Darth Vader
A person dressed as Darth Vader at Armageddon Expo, 2009. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Samaa among the blossoms: Picturing Canterbury
Samaa dancer, Zohreh Jafarian, in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. 2022. An image from Canterbury Stories.
Mending
Mending in the catalogue
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Make your money go further: Mending
Make use of library resources and extend the life of your clothing for little to no cost!
Craft Snippets: Sustainable crafting and mending
Sally reports back from the Craft snippets event at Upper Riccarton Library with guest speaker sustainable crafter, Amy Hewgill.
Repair, Remake and Reuse @ Lyttelton Library
Are you a fan of The Repair Shop? Do you love fixing things yourself? We have a programme of events for you, and plenty of books to help too
Related pages
Crafts
Our libraries have a range of resources to improve your craft skills and give you creative ideas.
Fashion
Resources for the dedicated follower of fashion. Find books, magazines and more about fashion, designers, sewing and style.
New Zealand fashion
Explore the clothing and dress of Kiwis, from past eras and today.
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.
