Grab that jacket with the broken zip, the jeans with the split knee, or the shirt that's missing a button and bring it along to The Great Global Mend at the Shire of Mundaring Civic Centre.

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. The Shire of Mundaring is proud to be one of the venues taking part.

You don't need any sewing experience, all abilities are welcome at this event. It is beginner-friendly and will focus on simple repairs such as sewing on buttons, patching holes, mending hems and hand stitching. Confident and experienced menders and sewers welcome too, and encouraged to come along and share their ideas, skills and knowledge with others. Bring a basic hand-sewing kit if you have one, or simply bring yourself, we have everything covered. Remember to bring an item to mend at 11am!

The Great Global Mend is a national initiative presented by FabPatch and Care to Rewear, dedicated to keeping clothing and textiles out of landfill by making repair easy, social and normal again.

What to expect

10am to 11am: skill development and connection time
Sign in, get comfortable and enjoy a short introduction to mending with Elise from Hoop Hoop Hooray. There will be guidance available for anyone who would like help with mending ideas, hand-stitching techniques or choosing the best way to repair their item.

11am: simultaneous mending record attempt
At 11:00 am, everyone will mend together as part of the record attempt for the most people mending at once.

11am to 12 noon: mend, chat and have a cuppa
Keep working on your repair, share ideas with others and enjoy a cuppa in a friendly community setting.

Tickets are essential – secure yours now!

Love a bit of arts and craft? Make a day of it in the Hills by continuing on to the Darlington Arts Festival afterwards.