🧵 Sustainable Sewing Class
Wednesday, October 2 | 6–8 PM
Hosted by Moon & Bloom x Flamingo House
159 King St Unit 110
Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly sewing class where you’ll learn how to make your very own reusable cloth pad — plus some simple care instructions to keep it clean and lasting long. No sewing experience needed, just a curious mind and a willingness to learn!
In this 2-hour skills-based workshop, we’ll guide you through:
✂️ Getting to know sewing machines & pad patterns
🪡 Step-by-step pad construction
🧺 How to clean and care for your finished pad
🥨 Plus, we’ll take a break mid-way for snacks and chats!
Important Details:
Registration is required and limited to 15 people
Deadline to register: Wednesday, September 25 (so we can prep supplies!)
All ages & genders welcome
No prior sewing experience needed
Got questions or just want to hang out?
Come visit Moon & Bloom + Flamingo House at Kit Coffee on September 5 for First Friday — we’ll be there raising awareness for this workshop and other community care projects.
Registration Options
sliding scale – choose what works for you
Option A: Bring Your Own Materials – $25
Option B: Materials Supplied – $50
Option C: Pay What You Can – a barrier-free option, because access to menstrual education + resources is a human right, not a luxury.
Please email with your choice of payment option to save your spot and for EMT instructions.
Can’t make this date? Want to read ahead? Join the waitlist for the next event.
kitty will not be at event. but this is an image of our friends at the flamingo house hard at work!
Did you know?
Reusable pads, not only reduce waste to landfills but also ensure that individuals have consistent access to period products for years at a time, eliminating period poverty sustainably.
1 in 4 Canadian women have experienced period poverty due to a lack of access to period supplies due to financial or other barriers.
Reusable period products allow continuous access to menstrual care for years at a time & benefit the planet.
Waste Reduction
If 1 person uses an average of 240 pads per year, 20 per cycle, that's roughly 2.4 kg or 5.3 pounds of waste at 10 grams each.
With our main reproductive period being between the ages of 15 & 50, the average person produces over 200 lbs of disposable pad waste in their lifetime. This excludes wrappers, packaging and production waste.
With more than 25% of the world's population of just under 8 billion people of menstruating age, that's at least 2 billion people each year releasing a minimum of 10.6 billion pounds of waste from menstrual products alone per year.
(stats taken from the reusables project form HAGO)
About the Flamingo House
The Flamingo House is a group of folks who’ve created a mending community focused on teaching people the skills they need to rescue their items and make them last longer. They provide all the tools and expertise to teach you how to sew and repair your own clothes.
About Heather
Heather holds a BSc in Anthropology and Biology and is a Holistic Health Practitioner with a specialization in menstrual health, reflexology, and Reiki. She is currently completing her certifications as a Cycle Coach and a Holistic Nutritionist. Heather is a passionate advocate for body literacy and cyclical living, working to empower everyone to better understand menstrual cycles and embrace holistic health.
Heather believes in meeting folks where they are and supporting their unique wellness journeys.