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The conversion of a Patagonia seamstress

Clip: 8/20/2015 | 4m 18s

The conversion of a Patagonia seamstress

Cathy Averett is a Patagonia repair technician, or perhaps more accurately, a clothing rehab artist. Averett was part of a Patagonia team of tailors that took a “worn wear” bus tour across the country, fixing up customers’ beat-up jackets at stops along the way.

08/20/2015 | Rating NR

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