Events

Welcome to the heart of Sarah Tremain's creative community. Our events are designed to bring people together through sustainable fashion, hands-on learning, and joyful self-expression.

Whether you're mending a favorite piece, transforming old garments into new treasures, or diving into conversations about fashion’s role in healing and sustainability, our events offer space to reconnect—with your clothes, your creativity, and each other.

What to Expect:

✂️ Mend-It-Yourself Workshops — Learn simple repair techniques in a cozy, welcoming environment.

🧵 Upcycling by Draping — Transform clothing with our signature creative process using artist-designed fabrics.

💬 Panels & Creative Conversations — Join discussions that explore fashion, social impact, and storytelling.

🛍️ Pop-Ups & Studio Sales — Shop sustainable styles and one-of-a-kind pieces in person.

Whether you're a seasoned maker or brand new to sewing, there’s a seat for you at our table.

Let’s create something meaningful together.

Shop In Person

✨ September Pop-Up at Trunc
One month. One-of-a-kind pieces.
Find Sarah Tremain originals—art-infused dresses, bomber jackets, scarves, and more—at Trunc in Northern Liberties.
📅 September 1- 30, 2025

📍 Trunc
929 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (412) 504-4596

HOURS

Mon&Tue: Closed
Wed-Sat: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm, Philly

Learn More about Trunc

At the Studio

  • Mend It Yourself — Saturday, September 6 · 12–2 PM

    Our Mend It Yourself Workshops are now in the studio! That means a smaller group, more hands-on help, and an even cozier space to slow down and stitch. I’ll guide you through a sewing machine demo, then we’ll mend together — with room to share the stories behind the garments you’ve brought.

    Early bird pricing: $30 if you grab your ticket before August 23, then $45 after.

    Grab Your Spot for 9/6 

  • Mend It Yourself — Thursday, September 25 · 6–8 PM

    Our Thursday evening Mend It Yourself is perfect for after-work unwinding. We’ll gather in the studio for a sewing machine demo, guided mending, and conversation about the history and memories stitched into our clothes. Smaller group = more personal attention and connection.

    Early bird pricing: $30 if you grab your ticket before September 11, then $45 after.

    grab your spot for 9/25 

Community Events

  • West Philly Skill Share: Sashiko Mending

    📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025
    🕑 2:00 P.M.
    📍 Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Join local textile artist and seamstress Sarah Culbertson, founder of sustainable fashion brand Sarah Tremain, for a hands-on introduction to the Japanese art of Sashiko mending. Together, we’ll turn simple stitches into an act of care—for your clothes, your creativity, and our community.

    You’ll leave with new skills, a renewed garment, and (while supplies last) a free sewing kit to keep the practice going at home. No experience necessary—just bring something to mend and an open heart to learn.

    Add it to your Calendar 

  • Mending Hour at Manzanita

    📅 Sunday, September 28, 2025
    🕠 5:30–7:30 P.M.
    📍 Manzanita
    4206 BALTIMORE AVE
    PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

    Bring that shirt with the missing button, the jeans with a tear, or the jacket that’s been waiting in your closet for “someday.” This is that day.

    Join us for an evening of slow stitching, shared stories, and neighborhood connection. I’ll bring fabric scraps, hand-sewing supplies, and guidance for simple fixes like patching and button replacements. You bring your garments, your hands, and your presence.

    This is a free, pay-what-you-wish gathering—tips or donations for our time and the store are welcome but never required. BYOB if you’d like, and settle in for a couple of hours of hands-on care, for clothes and for community.

    Because sometimes mending a hem is just the start of mending so much more.

    Reserve a Spot 

  • Mend & Sip @ Trunc

    📅 Saturday, October 19th, 2025
    🕑 3:00 P.M.
    📍 Trunc: 929 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA

    Join Sarah Tremain for a cozy evening of hand-mending at Trunc, a beautiful shop filled with local artisan goods. Whether you’re patching jeans or stitching up a tear, we’ll have the needles, thread, and scraps ready. You bring 1–2 well-loved garments and a willingness to slow down.

    This is a hand-sewing only gathering—no machines, no pressure. Just conversation, connection, and the meditative rhythm of stitching. Wine will be served, and you're welcome to shop Trunc’s stunning offerings while you’re here.

    🪡 All skill levels welcome

    🍷 Wine included

    🛍 Shop local while you sip and stitch

    Let’s gather, repair, and reclaim the beauty in the worn and well-loved.

    Reserve your spot—space is limited! 
Promotional flyer for an art workshop titled 'Emotions in Color' with text and images of a person painting and colorful elements.

On October 12th at 12 PM, we’ll gather in my mom’s luminous studio space for a journey that blends mindfulness, self-expression, and slow fashion. Co-hosted with Lauren Holland — intuitive + healing catalyst at Makaristic.com — this experience begins with a guided meditation to help you tune in, name, and translate the emotions you’re carrying into a personal symbol.

From there, you’ll bring that symbol to life by painting it directly onto a garment or fabric panel using vibrant fabric paints or the traditional art of Batik — applying melted beeswax to protect parts of your design before dyeing, creating layered patterns, depth, and color. The result: a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable or displayable art that holds your story.

Pricing coming soon. All materials provided. No painting or sewing experience needed—just curiosity, presence, and something you’d love to make your own.

Because when you give your feelings shape and color, they can become something beautiful you carry forward.