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Mending What Matters

  • RealBeautifulYOU, LLC 420 North Main Street Rockford, IL, 61103 United States (map)

Join Rachel from RealBeautifulYOU and Rebecca from Tad More Sustainability Institute for this immersive workshop series! Through guided journal prompts, daily affirmations, and a supportive community, you’ll be invited to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself—on the page and beyond.

Alongside inner work, we’ll explore hand sewing techniques for fabric items in need of repair. By working with our hands in community, we create space to step away from the rush of daily life. In its place, we rediscover the quiet satisfaction and pride that comes from repairing what was once damaged. As we mend, we learn from one another, draw inspiration from shared experiences, and grow stronger together.

Week 1: Noticing What Needs Mending
Sunday, October 18, 2-4pm

  • Inner Work: Explore what feels worn, neglected, or in need of care in your life

  • Repair Skills: Introduction to fabric mending tools and basic hand stitches

Week 2: Holding The Break
Sunday, October 25, 2-4pm

  • Inner Work: Sitting with imperfection, practicing self-compassion and patience

  • Repair Skills: Darning and other reinforcing and stabilizing techniques

Week 3: Visible Mending, Visible Self
Sunday, November 1, 2-4pm

  • Inner Work: Reframing flaws as a welcome part of your story

  • Repair Skills: Visible mending techniques and traditions

Week 4: Integration and Renewal
Sunday, November 15, 2-4pm

  • Inner Work: Reflecting on growth and carrying it forward

  • Repair Skills: Hands-on practice and individual project assistance

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