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Mads Davis

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I had the pleasure of creating a structure to support Anna’s Vivienne Westwood wedding dress as well as personalizing her Victoria Beckham reception look in the spring.
💋👰🏻‍♀️🥂—> Final looks

Shout out to @_h0lygail for the sewing assistance:) by @madsphere

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Meet Our 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 Workshop Instructor Mads Davis

Mads Davis (they/them) is a fiber artist whose work blends fashion, textile craft, and sustainable practice. Originally trained as a fashion designer at Savannah College of Art and Design (class of 2018), they moved to NYC and interned for brands including Telfar and Vaquera. Disenchanted with the rapid, unsustainable pace of the fashion industry, Davis turned to art-making as a slow, personal practice, a way to reimagine the craft they once idolized.

Grounded in patternmaking and sewing, Davis combines tailoring techniques with textile work to explore themes of human connection, gender transition, and labor. Using deadstock, found, or donated fabrics and yarns, they actively combat textile waste. Their soft sculptures, called “Buddies,” are filled with shoddy, a recycled textile byproduct produced in Brooklyn, transforming discarded fibers into thoughtful, tactile forms.

Date: September 20
Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Playground • 1114 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Cost: $40
Capacity: 15

Mind Your Hem

Do you have a favorite button-down shirt that is too long to wear? Or pants that drag on the ground when you walk in them? In this workshop, students will learn the very useful skill of hand sewing clothes to fit any body type. Each student may bring one shirt or pair of pants to practice cutting and hand stitching. You will leave with an altered piece of clothing that fits your body and style better, and the knowledge to hem other pieces in your wardrobe.

This class is ideal for complete beginner sewists up to intermediates. Each student will try on the clothing item they brought, learn how to establish and calculate their desired hem length, trim excess fabric, press desired hem and stitch using a blind hem hand stitch. The instructor will be available for questions, live presentations, and sewing support.

Follow their work at @madsphere taken in Playground Cafe & Bar by @madsphere

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Monty’s Wedding Dress Reconstruction
Og dress —>
🥂🎀🕺 by @madsphere

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2 months ago

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 madelyn@playgroundcoffeeshop.com by @madsphere

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some recent favorites 🤍💚💙 taken in Brooklyn, New York by @madsphere

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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 :) by @madsphere

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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. 💓 by @madsphere

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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 taken in Everythings Fine Vintage by @madsphere

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a year ago

Buddy Embroidery for Nina
💚 by @madsphere

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a year ago

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.

🕺 by @madsphere

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This is the last week of “City in Heat” @everythingsfinevintage.. Catch it while you can!!

Curated by @kacieshea
Thank you for having me 😚 by @madsphere

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