Repair fairs work because someone who knows how to fix things sits down next to you and works the problem instead of taking it away. Brooklyn Creative Reuse's specialists handle clothing, fabric, scraps and blankets, with the explicit goal of keeping textiles out of the landfill while teaching the skill. You leave with the mended item and some idea of how it was done. If you have a pile of almost-ruined clothes, come.
What to expect
You bring the damaged item, a specialist walks through what is wrong, and the two of you attempt the repair together rather than dropping it off. Expect a workshop-room atmosphere with several stations running at once and a queue at busier moments. Brooklyn Creative Reuse's shop of donated materials is right there, which is worth a browse while you wait.
Good to know
- Take the D/N/R to 36th St and walk into Industry City toward Building 2, 254 36th Street.
- RSVP ahead — the organizers ask for registration to plan staffing.
- Bring the item and, if you have it, matching thread or fabric.
- Clothing, fabric, scraps and blankets are in scope; furniture and electronics are not.
- Free to attend, so expect a queue at the busiest stretch.
- The reuse shop next door is a good place to browse while you wait.
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Common questions
What can be repaired?
Clothing, fabric, scraps and blankets. Repair specialists sit with you and work through the fix together.
Does it cost anything?
No — the fair is free, though RSVPs are requested to help the organizers plan.
Where is it?
Brooklyn Creative Reuse, 254 36th Street, Building 2, Industry City, Sunset Park.
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