JAM BROOK TEXTILES

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MENDING & ALTERATIONS

Mending is a way to keep your clothes alive and well-loved. I repair most types of clothing, including heavyweight workwear, knits, and leather. I also offer alterations. Please note: I don’t work with formalwear, bridal, or suits.

Once I receive your item, I’ll follow up with an estimate before starting work.

Not satisfied? I’ll rework your piece free of charge.

Mend it

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Visible Mending Workshops at the Lincolnville Library

Co-hosted with Sarah Kuhn, these workshops happen throughout the winter. Folks of all ages and experiences are welcome to bring projects they would like to mend by hand. All the supplies you need are provided.

One-on-One Sewing Classes at Jam Brook Farm

Year-round at Sara Beth’s home studio. Secondhand fabric and notions provided. Choose your own project or get guidance on a simple one. We focus on creative expression, repurposed materials, and joyful learning—free from pressure or perfectionism. Instruction is tailored to your pace and preferences.

Flexible scheduling

Sliding scale: $40–$60 per 1–1.5 hour class

Add up to 3 people: $15 per additional person

LEARN TO SEW

SELECT CUSTOM PIECES

I create clothing, pillows, quilts, curtains, and cushions, with a focus on thoughtful, handmade quality.

Please come prepared with your fabric choices, dimensions, and design ideas. I offer limited design support and house visits for an additional fee. Keep in mind that my small home studio may not be suited for very large projects.

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MEET SARA BETH

Growing up, I loved getting dressed. In my sophomore year of high school, I didn’t repeat a single outfit—not once. That’s when I began playing with clothes: cutting, resizing, adding lace to thrifted pieces. There were no rules, just creativity.

After college, I found myself working on vegetable farms, but I missed the creative spark that clothing and sewing brought me. So I dedicated my first winter off to making. I mended clothes for friends, sewed curtains, stitched by hand, and sharpened my knitting skills. I even started making my own garments using old clothes as patterns.

In the winter of 2022, my husband and I settled into our old farmhouse. I finally had a whole room just for making—and I realized: this could be my work.

Jam Brook Textiles accepts unwanted textiles dropped off at our farmstand on Thursdays between 8am – 7pm.

Ask about our Mobile Mending events! Sara Beth sets up her mobile sewing machine with an armload of supplies and offers mending on the spot.

Frequently

Asked

Questions

If you garment has 3 or more worn areas it is likely the repairs can cost up to $100. The work I offer is custom and can be more complex than the assembly the garment was originally made by.
It depends. Is the garment worn all over or in one targeted area? Do you want to keep the item for a specific reason? You get to decide how your money can be spent. Don’t feel foolish in investing in your items.