Mending and Visible Repair (five sessions)
Adult Class | FULL
Discover the art of mending through traditional and creative techniques in this 5 session class. Learn visible repair methods including Sashiko stitching, patching, darning, and decorative embroidery to extend the life of your clothing while adding unique, personal touches. Perfect for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike—bring your worn garments or projects and give them new life with beauty and intention.
- • Scissors (fabric scissors and small embroidery scissors)
• Embroidery needles (variety of sizes, including sharp and blunt)
• Sashiko needles (long, strong needles ideal for dense fabrics)
• Embroidery floss or perle cotton Sashiko thread (optional but ideal for traditional Sashiko)
• Darning thread or yarn (wool, cotton, or synthetic to match garments)
• Thimble (especially useful for Sashiko stitching)
• Pins and safety pins
• Seam ripper
• Scrap fabric (cotton, denim, linen—variety of textures and colors for patching)
• Embroidery hoops (for stability during embroidery or darning)
• Garments to mend