Upcoming events
Knit / Stitch Along
SZW is hosting a knit/stitch along and donation drive of the Red Resistance Hat
We’ll be donating hats to those on the ground in Minneapolis.
Patterns for knitters, crocheters and sewists
Knit Patterns:
Sockhead Cowl (free Ravelry pattern) – Beginner level knit pattern. Very versatile and easy to make. Fingering weight yarn.
Knit Ski Mask/Balaclava Tutorial – YouTube tutorial
Free Convertible hat/balaclava pattern
Crochet patterns:
Red Heart Crochet Ribbed Balaclava (free yarnspirations pattern) – Easy, very simple
Super Easy Beginner Crochet Balaclava – YouTube tutorial
Free balaclava crochet pattern
Sewing pattern:
Other Ways to Get Involved
Donate to on-the-ground work and mutual aid efforts in Minneapolis
This website has what you need to decide where to funnel your donations. https://www.standwithminnesota.com/
Register for an ICE WATCH Training
These ICE Watch trainings are being updated in real time based on the changing tactics of ICE. If you took one a few months ago, take it again.
January 28, 2026 - Community Defense & ICE Watch (Nationwide)
Action can be simple:
Check in on someone you haven’t heard from
Asking, “What do you need?” and meaning it
Creating space where people don’t have to explain themselves
Showing up for each other in real life and community spaces
Supporting local businesses, especially women-owned and immigrant-owned businesses that are feeling the strain of uncertainty
Supporting local organizations doing steady, on-the-ground work
Reaching out to local officials respectfully to express concerns and values
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Upcycle Using Reverse Applique
Sustainable Sewing: Upcycle Using Reverse Applique
Spokane Zero Waste & Mend-It Cafe Clothing Swap
Bring up to 5 clean, gently used men’s or women’s clothing items you no longer wear (no shoes or accessories). Drop off from 1–2pm, then shop the swap starting at 2pm and take home up to 5 “new-to-you” pieces.
Sustainable Sewing: Intro to Quilting
Sustainable Sewing: Intro to Quilting
Learn a new skill in this fun class!
In this hands-on class, longtime teacher and quilter Tressa Emch will teach you how to quilt using techniques to create two styles of quilt blocks, which you will sew together to make a finished reusable tote bag. Confident machine sewing skills are required. Use of machines and all supplies are included.
Classes are designed for students 16 and older. Please only register if you meet this age requirement.
Please be sure to register for the class, it’s required due to limited spaces available.
Cost: $65.00
Mend-It-Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to reduce textile waste and reestablish value and respect for the resources and labor that go into creating fabric and making clothing, bedding, drapery and other textiles.
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Sustainable Sewing: Make Reusable Gift Bags
Sustainable Sewing: Make Reusable Gift Bags
Sustainable Sewing: Make a hot pad and oven mitt
Sustainable Make a Hot Pad and Oven Mitt
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Make Reusable Gift Bags
Sustainable Sewing: Make Reusable Gift Bags
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Night Market & Street Fair
SZW waste sorting stations at the Night Market and Street Fair
Plastic People
Plastic People is one of those essential state of the our world documentaries.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Spokane Fleece and Fiber Festival
A Gathering for Fleece, Fiber, and the Creative Arts
Spokane has its very own Fleece and Fiber Festival, now in its second year with over 80 vendors and classes covering topics from making salve to, needle felting,yarn making, fleece processing, and more! Spokane Zero Waste will be there presenting our work on building a regional Fibershed to support the development of a natural fiber system. Come and learn, find amazing fiber art and pet some sheep!
Live Local INW Market
Stop our booth and say Hello!
ReCraft Lab is working to stop waste from occurring locally by repurposing used textiles into new durable items.
We're so excited to share new creations from our recent grads. You'll find colorful totes, stylish bags, dopp kits and more made from promotional banners that would otherwise end up in the waste stream as well as reusable bowl covers, insulated lunch totes, utensil rolls and reusable produce bags to support your sustainable ways.
ReCraft Lab transforms lives and materials into durable goods for community and personal sustainability.
We train immigrant and refugee women in the sewing trades with a focus on reuse and upcycling.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Natural Dye Series: Fresh Indigo on Silk
In this dye class, Beth Mort of Snapdragon Flower Farm, will share several different varieties of Japanese indigo, Persicaria tinctoria, grown at her farm.
Cultural Connections Block Party
North Monroe Presents Cultural Connections Block Party
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Recraft Lab Pop-Up Shop
Don’t miss this!
Lot’s of fun upcycled items! We’ll be at New Moon Gallery!
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Botanical Dye In!
Learn how to transfer the color of everyday flowers and vegetables onto natural fibers through bundle dyeing.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Sustainable Sewing: Sew Your Own Undies
Sustainable Sewing: Sew Your Own Undies
In this class, you'll learn techniques to customize and sew your own pair of gender neutral undies to achieve your perfect pair.
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine