Free Community Fix-it Fair
Join us at our Community Fix-It Fair at Seattle Makers. Fixers will be there to help with jewelry, sewing, sharpening, bikes, and other small items! We’ve got the tools and expertise to help you repair it instead of throwing it away.
October 19, 2024, 12-6pm
Seattle Makers
3012 16th Ave W Seattle, WA 98119
How to join:
RSVP online (preferred) or walk-in
Didn’t pre-register? No problem! Drop by during the event, and we’ll do our best to help you.
Bring Your Broken Item*: Whether it’s electronics, small appliances, clothing, furniture, or other items, our team is here to help.
Fixed by a Fix-It Expert: Our knowledgeable volunteers will provide hands-on guidance, taking the lead in repairing your item.
*If you know your item requires speciality parts to be repaired, please purchase those ahead of time and bring them with you.
Why participate?
Save Money: Avoid buying replacements by repairing what you already have.
Reduce Waste: Help protect the environment by keeping items out of landfills.
Build Community: Connect with others who share a passion for sustainability and hands-on problem solving.
What can I bring to be fixed?
Jewelry: Fixing chains, soldering, and other repairs
Sewing: Torn seams, missing buttons, broken zippers
Electronics & Small Appliances: Broken toasters, lamps, fans, radios, and more
Furniture: Wobbly chairs, loose screws, small wooden repairs
Sharpening: Tools and knives
Bicycles: Flat tires, loose handlebars, rusty equipment (If your bike needs a new chain, tube, tire, or brake pads, please purchase those items ahead of time and bring them with you to the event.)
Not sure if we can fix it? Contact us beforehand to ask!
Volunteer with Us:
Are you handy with tools or skilled in repairs? We’re always looking for volunteers to join our Fix-It Fair team! Share your skills, help others, and make a positive impact in your community.
Other Details:
For walkins, first come, first served. Plan to stay during the repair.
Bring any manuals and/or parts and components to help us fix and test.
NO items that are oversized, leaking, contain gasoline, or have a strong odor. NO items containing hazardous materials. NO broken cell phone screens, locked out electronics, or microwaves.
Expert fixers will do their best to fix items, but no guarantees.
Limit 3 items for sharpening.
Sewing repairs only, no alterations/rebuilds.
Reserve a Time at the Fix-It Fair
If you have multiple items you need repaired, please book a time slot for each item (up to 2 slots). However, you may bring additional items and fixers will do their best to accommodate depending on availability.
Contact info@communitymakersnw.org for more information or to discuss accessibility for the event.
Hosted by Community Makers, Seattle Makers, and Seattle REconomy with support from Repair Economy WA— Where Creativity Meets Community!
