Repair Café... by s4sayer

Repair Café...

...is an initiative which started monthly sessions locally in December. The objective is to help folk to prolong the working life of things they might otherwise throw away. Think small electrical goods, tools, computers, clothing etc. I'm one of 2 ladies who effect sewing repairs for clothing and household items. The team convenes @ 8.45 am when we meet, greet, have coffee and fresh goodies from the bakery across the road. Fortified and motivated, we set up tables, install our kit and expect our customers from 9.30 - 12.30. Although there is no charge for what we do, those we've helped are encouraged to make a contribution to Repair Café...and they do.

Today I completed the alterations (almost a remake) to Marie's dress which we've titivated and rejuvenated over 3 sessions. I've done some machine work and Marie has done some handiwork in between sessions so that working together she now has a ’new' dress she hasn't worn for 3 years. Between sessions, Marie-France, my fellow dressmaker has had her sewing machine repaired by Olivier, who is something of a computer wizard. So we look after our own too!
Wonderful, detailed capture of these working hands...You seem to have such a close community and everyone seems to be generous in helping each other :).
March 11th, 2017  
A beautiful capture of the hands. This is something I have never heard of and I think it is great.
March 11th, 2017  
What a great idea and a lovely photograph too.
March 11th, 2017  
What a wonderful idea and a great - hand portrait
March 11th, 2017  
Wonderful hand shot!! Looks great in B&W!
March 11th, 2017  
I love hands - really! Hands tell a lot of stories about the people they are attached to.
March 11th, 2017  
@quietpurplehaze @seattlite @megpicatilly @joansmor
Repair Café is alive and well worldwide. If you do a Google search, you'll see where they are, how they work and/or what to do if you'd like to join one or be instrumental in starting one. Ours is part of the town's infrastructure to help reduce waste, share skills, provide social facilities etc.
March 11th, 2017  
Well I just looked and there is one in Peterborough, New Hampshire. This is about t and a half hours from here. Fascinating
March 11th, 2017  
Great image, all that character in those hands.
March 11th, 2017  
I'm a great fan of hand 'portraits' as you know so this pair of characterful hands is an easy Fav. What's even more impressive though is the crispness of the image - just look at the hairs on the back of the hand on the right. You won't have been aware of it but this was taken at 1/8 sec which is a great tribute to the five axis stabilisation in the OM-D E10ii.
March 11th, 2017  
What a wonderful initiative. So generous of you all to give your time to others like that. Great hand shot.
March 12th, 2017  
Wonderful hand shot and story!
March 12th, 2017  
magnifique, la beauté des mains de travailleurs très bien mises en valeur! fav
March 12th, 2017  
Good hands
March 12th, 2017  
Hands are beautiful so this photo is beautiful.
March 12th, 2017  
what a delightful narrative, margo. and a beautiful, characterful portrait shot
March 12th, 2017  
Tom
Wonderful working hands capture
March 12th, 2017  
Wonderful hand portrait, like that its not static but active.
March 14th, 2017  
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