Mending workshop
In this workshop led by Maxim, you’ll learn the basics of how to repair your own clothes. You’ll have the chance to discover the basics of hand sewing as well as various techniques for mending clothes with holes, all while having access to a variety of tools. The techniques presented will be decorative and visible, inspired by Sashiko and patchwork. Whether you’re at home, in a café, or in a park, you’ll be ready to take care of any holes that pop up!
You can bring a garment with a hole to use for practice. For this workshop, avoid knits and jersey fabrics (T-shirts) and prioritize woven and heavier materials (shirts, pants, jackets, etc.). No tools are needed, everything is provide, but if you have a small sewing kit feel free to bring it!
About the Instructor
Maxim Leith is a sewing artisan based in Tiohtiá:ke / Mooniyang / Montreal. He has been working at atelier b for five years and is also a co-founder of the Après Après studio, where true vintage and mending go hand in hand. For him, repairing a garment is an act of necessity, where (im)perfection and learning become one to extend the garment’s story.
Location: 5758 Saint-Laurent, Montreal, H2T 1S8
Date: May 2, 2026
Duration: 3 hours - from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Class taught in French and English.
Level: beginner to intermediate
Cancellation policy: Classes are non-refundable because space is limited.
about our fabrics
For the past 12 years, we've been experimenting and refining our processes to work with the best natural fibers available. We select our materials for their durability, comfort, aesthetic properties, and the conditions in which they were produced. We prioritize suppliers located near our workshop. Many of our jerseys and knits are made in Canada, while some woven fabrics come from the United States. For more specialized materials, we work with Japan and certain European countries (mainly Italy and northern countries). It is essential for us to ensure that workers' conditions are fair, and the best way to be sure is to choose countries that have a charter of individual rights that resembles ours!
delivery
Our shipments are made from our Mile End (Montreal) workshop within an average of 3 to 7 business days. In Canada, delivery is free for orders of $175 before taxes and more. The delivery rate is fixed for Quebec and Ontario: $12 and for the rest of Canada: $16. For local bike delivery in Montreal, the fee is $7 for orders under $100. By entering your shipping address, you will know if the local delivery option is available for your order.
exchange policy
Exchanges are accepted within ten days of receiving the package. A return authorization must be sent to info@atelier-b.ca. Items must be unworn and the package must include your name and order number. Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility, and atelier b will cover the cost of returning the second item. A credit may be applied; no refunds.
Underwear, patterns, and sale items are final sale.
made to order
If the color or size you are looking for is no longer available, do not hesitate to write to us. We have a fabric inventory at the workshop that allows us to manufacture any of our models, whether it is this one or a piece from a past collection. Simply write to us at info@atelier-b.ca with the model you are looking for so we can suggest fabrics and colors! Orders sewn at the workshop are at the regular price (if the model is on sale, the discount does not apply to a piece sewn to order). Production time can vary from 4 to 6 weeks. Items from past collections sewn to order have a 10% surcharge. We can also make alterations to the pattern, in which case there will be an additional charge depending on the situation which can vary from 10 to 20%.