Sathyam Repair Centre

We deliver training and livlihood programmes for women in the local community offering training and employment in tailoring and upcyling.

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What we do

Based on the Kalaiselvi Karunalaya Social Welfare Society campus in Mogappair, the Sathyam Repair Centre supports women from local NGOs and disadvantaged backgrounds through training and apprenticeships in tailoring, garment repair, and textile upcycling, building practical skills, confidence, and sustainable livelihoods.

Training Programmes

Monet is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, Monet believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.

Apprenticeships & Employment

Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.

Repair & Upcycling

Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.

Our commitments

  • By providing paid work and skills development, we help women build flexible income and greater economic security for their families.

  • The Repair Centre reduces textile waste by extending the life of clothing and materials through repair and upcycling. This keeps materials in use for longer and contributes to a local circular economy.

  • The circular economy in Chennai is growing, and the Sathyam Repair Centre is part of a thriving and collaborative sector reducing textile waste across the city. Through repair, reuse, and local production, we contribute to practical solutions that keep materials in use and out of landfill.

Meet the Team

  • Ushma

    SATHYAM REPAIR CENTRE MANAGER

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • Arthi

    TAILORING MANAGER & TEACHER

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Karl Holland

    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

Let’s collaborate!

We work with brands to create unique, upcycled items for retail and special collections, including collaborations with partners such as Tula and Upcyclie. We also welcome individual commissions and enjoy working with weddings and businesses to create thoughtful, handmade gifts for guests or colleagues.

If you’d like to explore a collaboration, email us at XXX or call XXX to start a conversation.