Live Clothing Mending

Room: Information Commons, Main, 1st Floor

Jenny Cooper, Owner, IXV Coffee

After working as a clothing designer for major brands it became apparent that we don’t need more clothing, we need to repair, change and evolve the clothing and materials that already exist. Mending can be hidden repair or, as we like it, as a visible enhancement to the garment, a modification that increases the value and look of a thing and allows it to continue its function.  We are bringing workwear fabric patches and our sewing machine to the BPL to demonstrate simple ways to mend your clothing and make it live into the next generations.  We will focus on patching with denim, canvas and chambray.  Bring your hole-y pants and jackets and we will help restore beloved garments with a new visibly mended style. 

IXV is a small no waste coffee shop in Boerum Hill, dedicated to reducing and eliminating the waste from drinking coffee, promoting reusable cups and working with their community to reduce waste in daily life. Jenny also runs a small mending and redesign studio out of the coffee shop, working with old friends the industry to help reduce waste and create one of a kind pieces.