In partnership with the Vancouver Public Library.

Discover why, in modern history, women’s fashion deliberately sacrificed functionality for silhouette, while traditionally men’s clothing accommodated up to 17 pockets in a single suit. The patriarchy and capitalism have shaped our wardrobes for long enough!

Beyond its brief yet thorough explanation of why feminine clothing lacks pockets, The Magic of Pockets, empowers you to take action. Canadian author Jess Driscoll transforms frustration into practical rebellion, teaching you to add the pockets you deserve to the clothes you already own.

Jess will lead the group through the process of hand sewing a basic patch pocket to an item that you own, be it a dress, a tote bag, a skirt or pair of pants, or another item of your choosing. Participants are required to bring in an item to sew your pocket to, the same type of fabric for your pocket (at least a 10″ x 10″ piece of material), scissors, needles, a ruler, pins and thread. There will be a limited supply of donated materials and tools available, but please bring anything extra that you have that you’d like to share with the group.

All levels of sewers are welcome and encouraged to build community by sharing skills and promoting sustainability. This is a fun low-key social environment to enjoy an evening of slowing down, hand sewing and creative brainstorming.

Light refreshments will be available.

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This event is open to all with limited space available and takes place in the Yosef Wosk Poets’ Corner on Level 9 of Central Library.

Registration is required and this event will be capped at 24 people, so sign up early! ***If this event shows full please sign up to be on the waitlist, so you will be the first to know about subsequent events if you don’t get moved to the registered list before the event.

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Accessibility: VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not addressed here, please email us at programs@vpl.ca.

For more information on physical access, view the Accessibility information on the Central Library page.