The art of sewing and tailoring has shaped Katie Garrett’s life from a young age. But when she arrived at Boston College a few years ago, stitching and hemming became a hobby of the past as she adjusted to her new busy schedule.
Today, Garrett, MCAS ’23, is the president and founder of Patches—a new club at BC centered around teaching the community how to sew and upcycle secondhand clothing and fabric.
“I really love helping people realize they can sew,” Garrett said. “I think it’s really exciting because it’s like something so creative, which I think a lot of college students don’t have time for in the traditional sense.”
Garrett, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif., came up with the idea for Patches during her sophomore year at BC. This was before BC created the Hatchery, a makerspace in 245 Beacon Street with sewing equipment. She initially…
