Sat 7 Nov · 9am
Thornlie Park Centre · Thornlie
mend something at the same moment as hundreds of others, then swap clothes
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The Great Global Mend is Australia's biggest simultaneous repair event: many hundreds of people across the country, all mending something at the very same moment, in an attempt to break our 2025 record (298 menders) for the most people repairing textiles simultaneously. Switch Your Thinking and the City of Gosnells are proud to be taking part this year.
You don't need any sewing experience, menders will be there to help you fix your item from scratch, whether that's sewing on a button, patching a hole with a FabPatch, or mending a hem. Bring a basic hand-sewing kit if you have one, or just bring yourself; we have everything covered.
We'll also be running a clothes swap on the day! You're invited to bring up to 10 items of good quality, clean clothing (no underwear or shoes, please) to add to the clothes swap. And you will be able to take up to 10 pieces of clothing home with you.
Doors open at 9:00am
Clothes swap from 10:00am - 10:45am
Great Global Mend commences at 11am sharp!
Between 11:15am - 12:00pm - Mend to your hearts content and/or head back to the clothes swap table.
Places are limited and registrations are essential.
Morning tea will be provided.
About the Great Global Mend
The Great Global Mend is a national community event presented by FabPatch and Care to Rewear that brings people together to repair and mend clothing and textiles. At the heart of the event is a simultaneous mass-mending moment, where participants across multiple locations begin mending at exactly the same…
Quick answers
When is Great Global Mend and Clothes Swap - Thornlie?
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 9am.
Where is it?
Thornlie Park Centre, Thornlie, WA.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On eventbrite.com.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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