A Little About the Workshop

Imagine for a moment, a favourite shirt with a torn seam, a pair of jeans that’s finally worn thin, or a beloved dress that just doesn't fit right anymore. Our first instinct today is to replace it. But what if we could repair, restyle, and re-love it instead?

Fast fashion has taught us to discard things quickly. It’s wasteful, it’s expensive, and it disconnects us from our own wardrobes. At the same time, skills like sewing, a fundamental power to create and mend, feel out of reach for most, locked away in expensive schools or frustrating online tutorials.

You're not alone. We're faced with a dilemma: cheap, disposable clothing that harms our planet, or the expensive tailor services that keep us dependent on it. And while YouTube promises to teach us everything, it can't offer a helping hand when you're stuck.

This is what inspired the creation of Manta's Workshop..

So, while others see a broken zipper as a problem, we see it as an opportunity—to teach a skill, to save a garment, and to build a more sustainable and empowered community.

Manta's Workshop is a place where you can fix what’s broken, learn what’s timeless, and create what’s next. 

I currently work under four feline supervisors.

Ninhursag: 16 year old brown tabby, likes to nap on fine silk if she can get her paws on it.

Enki: 15 year old grey tabby, he makes sure breaks are taken and meals are eaten.

Namtar: 4 year old mixed breed, he likes to dig through all the notions and watch the 3d printer make buttons.

Lillitu: 4 year old long haired mixed breed, she is Namtar's sister and sometimes referred to as "The Fluff" and is entranced by watching the needle move on a sewing machine.