A Place to Mend, FREE EVENT, 4th Thursdays, ages 21+ at the Octagon

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames

September: Sewing Machine Basics with Russ Hoffman. Russ, a certified sewing machine technician, will demonstrate and talk through some sewing machine basics from threading and winding the bobbin to basic tension and oiling, plus tips on when it’s time to call a professional. Bring your questions, your mending, or any other project you are working on.