When the Fix Becomes the Feature
A safety pin usually comes out in a hurry: a missing button, a loose hem, a strap that gave up. Tina Steinke thinks it deserves better than hiding, and turns the quick fix into a statement piece. As part of LOOPTOPIA, the event series organised by @circular.berlin, Tina Steinke invites participants to her workshop table to design their very own pin.
Participants dig through reclaimed denim and leather, chains, metal bits and a mountain of secondhand buttons to create a pin that is entirely theirs. It can be worn on a jacket, coat or bag, or used to cover a small flaw with style. Anyone stuck for ideas can find inspiration in the examples and mood board on site.
This edition is hosted by @alamode.schneiderei in its tailoring studio at the Aufbau Haus in Kreuzberg.
Registration: Seats are limited and can be reserved via the link in Tina Steinke’s Instagram bio.
Practical Information
- Where: à la mode, Aufbau Haus, Prinzenstraße 85 C, 10969 Berlin Kreuzberg
- When: Saturday 14 November 2026, sittings at 16:00 and 18:00; Sunday 15 November 2026, sittings at 14:00 and 16:00
- Duration: 90 minutes per sitting, max. 12 seats each
- Price: €15 per person
- Included: all materials and tools
