birdiecraftspdx

Pay‑what‑you‑want mending with care

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Give your clothes a second life with visible mending, sashiko stitching, and thoughtful repair.

Services

Pickup & Drop‑off

  • DIY: Free
    • Drop off & pick up yourself in Beaverton, OR
  • Drop off & pick up service
    • Beaverton / Aloha: Free
    • Portland Metro: $5
    • Tips appreciated, especially for areas 10+ miles from Beaverton

Mending & Alteration Options

  • Tiny Mends
    • Buttons
    • Hook/eye closure or clasps
    • Add holes to belt
    • Zap loose threads - for embroidered patches, etc
    • Seam repair or small tear (no patch)
  • Mends
    • Patch for a worn area or tear
    • Darning for holes in socks or other knits
    • Zippers
  • Alterations
    • Hems or length adjustments for pants, skirts, sleeves
    • Waist adjustment
    • Jeans-to-jorts transformation
    • Convert a plushie into a bag or backpack
    • At this time I am not providing full tailoring alteration services, but I am looking into adding this option in the future!

    All patches include sashiko stitching for reinforcement. I will choose a color and pattern for the mend, or we can talk about specific design requests.

Suggested Prices

All prices are Pay-What-You-Want (PWYW) and suggested. Please offer what you can afford and keep in mind these suggested prices are already lower than typical tailor services.

I use this pricing structure for the benefit and care of my LGBT+, BIPOC, unhoused and low-income customers.

$5

Tiny mends

$10

Mends for small holes & zippers

$20

Mends for large holes & alterations

Payment Methods

I am happy to accept cash, or one of the following digital payment options:

Venmo Cash App Zelle