Stichting Mano x Dokhuis: Textile Repair Café

Don’t throw away your damaged clothing! Bring them to Dokhuis to be repaired.
In collaboration with Stichting Mano, Dokhuis hosts a clothing repair session. Volunteer Masi will bring her sewing machine and repair skills to help give your clothes a second life.

You can reserve a spot in advance and bring one item of clothing that needs repair. Depending on the type of repair and the time needed, there are two options: you can wait while your item is being repaired and enjoy a drink downstairs at Dokhuis, or you can come back later the same day or the next day to pick it up once it is ready.

Spots are limited, so advance reservation is required.

About Masi
Masi has loved sewing since childhood. More than 60 years ago, she began learning by experimenting with fabrics at home, eventually creating dresses, suits, and wedding clothing in Iran. Today, she brings her experience and care to clothing repair at Dokhuis. For Masi, repairing clothes is a creative way to give things a second life instead of throwing them away. What she enjoys most is seeing people happy when they receive their repaired clothing back.

About Stichting Mano
Stichting Mano is a Rotterdam-based organisation that supports newcomers in building new lives in the Netherlands. They focus on both practical and personal empowerment, helping people discover their skills, build confidence, and take active steps toward their future.