19/05/2026
Here we go, spotlight is on 🫣
✨ FIXIT FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT — CLOTHES and SHOE REPAIR! 🧵👢
Next Saturday at the Fixit Kinross Repair Festival, we’re thrilled to welcome the talented Linette Mann from Main Street Sewing and Darren from Sole Saver in Perth.
👗 Meet Linette — Main Street Sewing
Linette is a skilled maker with a passion for clothing repair and high‑quality alterations. Her work spans:
🧵Zip replacements
🧵Clothing repairs
🧵Curtain alterations
🧵Custom sewing solutions
She brings years of experience, a love for craftsmanship, and a belief that repairing what we own is both empowering and sustainable.
🪡 ZIP REPLACEMENT DEMO — 1pm to 1:30pm
Ever wondered how to replace a zip properly?
Linette will be demonstrating the full process on her sewing machine — step by step — from 1pm to 1:30pm.
It’s the perfect chance to learn a skill that saves money, reduces waste, and keeps your favourite clothes in action.
👢Meet Darren - Sole Saver from Perth
Sole Saver is a family-run cobblers that takes pride in delivering exceptional services to the Perth & Kinross area.
Come and say hello to Darren, who will be in the Fixit Marquee from 10am onwards. He’ll be able to talk to you about all things to do with shoe repairs!
Fixit Marquee, Kinross Spring Market
🗓️ Saturday 23rd May
⏰ 10am–3pm
Come for the festival — stay to learn something new, meet brilliant local makers, and discover how simple repairs can transform your wardrobe.
Check out our full programme of attractions on our website:
www.greenerkinross-shire.org.uk/event/fixit-festival/
