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Building sewing skills

Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited the Louis Joel Community Centre recently to see the sewing skills on show at a free drop-in sewing repair workshop.

Hosted by Hobsons Bay council, the sessions will be running on Friday, December 2 and Friday, December 16 from 10am to 1pm at 5 Sargood Street, Altona.

All materials and tools are provided to assist in mending clothing or other material.

Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Love-it-Mend-it

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