Thread the Needle
517, 9 Ave N V0A 1H0 Golden, BC, Canada

Sewing, magic, whatever you call it - It works.

Back at it after a short holiday break

Broken zipper: What happens to your item? You fix it yourself You ask a friend/family member to fix it You throw it away... You drop it off at Darkside Snow Skate Life and we'll fix it Make your gear last longer while participating in textile waste reduction. Fixing your gear is a sustainable way of enjoying the outdoors.

Pocket reconstruction and new heavy duty zipper on a ski patrol vest.

Your favorite jacket needs some ? Zipper replacement, patching & stitching - We do it all.

Simple problem, simple solution. Our customer was annoyed with her bib's zipper that kept opening while snowboarding. We replaced the slider with a locking one, which can only slide when being pulled down.

Gave this old school MEC backpack some TLC. With a drawcord replacement, new buckle & stitching, it's ready for a new decade of adventures.

It's no secret, ski boots are rough on ski pants. If you are dealing with shredded cuffs, you don't have to throw your pants away - We can fix them!

Not everyone has the same budget This is why we like to offer different options to our customers. In this case, the zipper was damaged at the very top - We shortened it from an inch and added a snap instead of replacing the whole thing Our customer was happy to have a functional jacket for a lower repair cost. Don't hesitate to let us know what your budget is when requesting a repair; we can get creative!

Are you a tall person? Are your ski pants too short? We can lenghten them

Busy sewing - Skiwear started to make its way into our shop If you need an item repaired, drop it off at the dopest boardshop in town Darkside Snow Skate Life !

About to put your tent away for winter? If yes, make sure to inspect for damages before storing it. This way you won't have bad surprises in the spring... While you're at it, why don't you give your tent a good end-of season wash!?? It will remove the dirt from the zippers and allow the fabrics to perform better. #Durability

It's fall season and it's getting chilly Here are some zipper replacements we did this week so our customers can stay warm!

You find the perfect touring jacket, but there are no pitzips... Don't worry, we can add them!

Waterproof zipper replacement ~ This is how we do it

This shirt came in with low expectations, but came out with high results. * *Customer provided the patches* *

[GIVEAWAY] It's September! Temperature will soon drop and it will be jacket season again Get a chance to win a free zipper repair! To participate, like our page and tag a friend in a comment - The winner will be announced in a week from now.

Meet Noemie, the person behind the repairs. As the owner and founder of Thread the Needle, Noemie is passionate about giving a second life to your outdoor gear. With 2 years of trade school under her belt, she is a skilled seamstress and pattern maker, constantly looking to take on new challenges. This is probably the reason why she loves doing repairs, as they all are unique and require a lot of thinking; similar to problem solving. She is also very creative and loves playing with colors, producing eye-catching repairs. Above everything, she is fond of the idea that every item that gets out of her shop stays out of the landfill, reducing consumer waste.

We don't know what it is, but we made it bigger We do all kinds of alterations - Reach out to us with your ideas and we'll tell you what can be achieved!

60% magic, 40% sewing - This is what patching is all about.

Sometimes we wonder what happened to our customers when we see their damaged gear...

You can now drop off your items at Darkside Snow Skate Life ! 1. You must drop off your item(s) in a closed plastic bag. 2. All items must be washed - No exceptions! This includes tents, sleepings bags and backpacks. 3. Please note that the store has irregular opening hours.