Meet Our 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 Workshop Instructor Mads Davis
Mads Davis (they/them) is a fiber artist blending fashion, textile craft, and sustainability. Originally trained at SCAD (2018), they moved to NYC and interned with Telfar and Vaquera before shifting away from fast fashion toward a slower, more personal art practice.
Grounded in patternmaking and sewing, Davis combines tailoring with textile work to explore human connection, gender transition, and labor. Using deadstock and donated materials, they transform textile waste into soft sculptures called “Buddies,” filled with recycled fibers produced in Brooklyn.
Date: May 17
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Playground: 1114 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
Cost: $65
Capacity: 10
Sachet Buddy
Learn hand-stitching and soft-object construction using recycled materials. Create a small plushie that doubles as a pocket sachet for aromatherapy—choose calming lavender or clarifying eucalyptus. Each piece is unique, serving as both a tactile object and a tool for self-soothing.
This slow-paced, beginner-friendly workshop requires no machine. All materials are provided, encouraging a thoughtful, hands-on process. The space supports both quiet focus and connection, emphasizing creativity over consumption.
You’ll leave with a handmade companion, foundational sewing skills, and a deeper appreciation for intentional making.
Follow their work @madsphere
Questions?
Reach out to Maddi Minicozzi at [email protected]
Big Bow Plushie - Bts of my last commission for 2025 and my biggest one yet! This was for @barefaced and @inmysundays holiday pop-up @shopify
I love doing projects of this caliber and hope to do many more this year.
My books are open as of February 2026, Dm or email me for commission inquiries :)
The double buddies have been a hit and it makes my heart so full — To celebrate, here is the first one I made. I gave it to my momma for mother’s day. 💓
“Figure 8” — Exploration and experiments I did back in February for @telephone_community international art game.
Exhibiting online now… Link in my bio to my profile in the game. 👀
We had @madsphere in the shop this week to prep for THIS Sunday’s #SecondSunday Pop Up (Oct 12th) and we are buzzzinggg!!
Picture this: you get a private fitting with professional tailor, @madsphere , while you sip on @modelmatcha , shop fresh drops from @everythingsfinevintage , AND get a personal portrait drawn by @its.schmidt while you hang, meet new people, and listen to records being spun by @kellygardi ✨
The perfect Sunday Vibe 😌🤌💐
#everythingsfine #secondsundays #communitylove #lowereastside #nyc
Excited to announce I will be the in house tailor for @everythingsfinevintage !!
Catch me there on the 2nd Sunday of every month holding fittings and taking orders. Stay tuned to find out how to make an appointment ahead of time and save your spot.
Ty @_kendalmorgan_ for capturing me in action last week and @everythingsfinevintage for having me.
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