In - Store Services

Diversity Consignment 713 Centre St • Jamaica Plain

Repair Lab — Visible Mending

Clothing deserves a second life — visibly. We repair with intention, strong aesthetics, and high-quality materials. This is artistic restoration, not a factory reset.

$30 / hour Typical turnaround: ~1 week from drop-off

What we do

Mending services

  • Visible mending
  • Natural fibers (cotton, wool, linen, denim)
  • Knits
  • Darning
  • Patching
  • Sashiko
  • Denim repair
  • Leather repair
  • Moth hole treatment
Materials + finish: We use high-quality materials and complete repairs to the best visual aesthetic possible—durable, intentional, and clean.

Expectations

What we do not do

  • Invisible mending
  • Return garments to “manufactured” condition
Reminder: Do not expect the garment to return to its original manufactured status. Visible mending means the repair becomes part of the story.

Drop-off requirements

Before you bring items in

  • Items must be cleaned prior to drop-off
  • We may refuse unclean items
  • Expected turnaround: ~1 week from drop-off

Submissions

Request a repair review

Send details + photo links from your phone so we can assess the work. (iPhone: Photos → Select → Share → Copy iCloud Link.)

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Please confirm items will be cleaned before drop-off.
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Prefer in-person? Bring clean items to 713 Centre St. Turnaround is typically ~1 week.